China Won't Support India's Permanent UNSC Seat Bid: Former US NSA

China won't support India's permanent UNSC seat bid: Former US NSA

Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton has stated that China is not prepared to back India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. He highlighted that any expansion of permanent membership would require a UN Charter amendment, which China could veto. Bolton also discussed the broader institutional challenges facing the UN and suggested that regime change in Iran is crucial for long-term stability in West Asia, linking Hou…

China unlikely to support India's bid for permanent UNSC seat – John Bolton

Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton has stated that China is unlikely to support India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC), arguing that Beijing values its position as the sole Asian power among the permanent five. In a discussion with PTI Videos, Bolton noted that efforts to reform the 15-member council have stalled for decades. He pointed out that adding a new permanent member requires an amendment to the U…

China unlikely to back India's UNSC bid: Former US NSA John Bolton

John Bolton has indicated that China will not support India's permanent seat bid in the UN Security Council. He suggested that any expansion of permanent membership requires an amendment to the UN Charter. Bolton believes this amendment would likely be vetoed by China, maintaining the current five permanent members. He also expressed doubts about the UN's ability to manage broader institutional difficulties.