Abstract
Today’s changing global geo-political shift needs a change in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to
become more efficient and neutral in functioning and legitimacy. The purpose of this research is to focus on
the facts and rationale behind the need to alter the UNSC and the change brought within it by increasing
numbers of permanent members. Also to highlight the repercussions that Pakistan would have to face if India
achieves a permanent status. For the last few decades debates continued about increasing the permanent
members of UNSC and mainly four countries (India, Germany, Japan, Brazil) creating a Group of 4(G-4) are
highly aspirant for a permanent seat. India in this regard being a strong aspirant whether fulfills the
anticipated criteria keeping in view the nature of relations with traditional rival neighbor Pakistan. Such
rival-natured historical relations of India and Pakistan created a deep sense of insecurity in Pakistan if India
is going to have a permanent seat in UNSC. This is because India always remains hostile and aggressive both
regionally and globally to harm the image of Pakistan both politically and economically. One of the most
important reasons for rivalry is the internationally recognized issue of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) which is
yet to be solved but not followed by the Indian side according to the UNSC resolution. So Pakistan would
have severe implications in terms of politics, economy and geo-strategic as well if India became a permanent
member of the UNSC. Yet, the Indian Strategy for achieving an important position in UNSC has become a
question mark in this regard.
Khushbakht Bibi, Syed Shahid Hussain Bukhari. (2021) Indian Quest for UNSC Permanent Membership: Eligibility, Potential & Implication, Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan, Volume-58, issue 3.
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