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Saudi Arabia rejects to take the UNSC seat

Saudi Arabia rejects to take the UNSC seat. Vic Chiang. The rejection of UNSC seat. 10/17 being elected as one of the non-permanent member of UNSC 10/18 announced its decision to turn down the offer. What’s permanent/non-permanent member of UNSC?. Permanent member:

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Saudi Arabia rejects to take the UNSC seat

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  1. Saudi Arabia rejects to take the UNSC seat VicChiang

  2. The rejection of UNSC seat • 10/17 being elected as one of the non-permanent member of UNSC • 10/18 announced its decision to turn down the offer

  3. What’s permanent/non-permanent member of UNSC? • Permanent member: • China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States • Veto power • Non-permanent member: • Two-year term • Elect five countries per year • Saudi Arabia has never been elected as a non-permanent member before

  4. "Work mechanisms and double-standards on the Security Council prevent it from carrying out its duties and assuming its responsibilities in keeping world peace“ • The failure "to find a solution to the Palestinian cause for 65 years" had led to "numerous wars that have threatened world peace“ • "Therefore Saudi Arabia... has no other option but to turn down Security Council membership until it is reformed and given the means to accomplish its duties and assume its responsibilities in preserving the world's peace and security"

  5. Palestinian issue • International community's failure to solve the Palestinian issue • Establishment of the Palestinian state • Democracy? Self-determination?

  6. Syrian War • Saudi Arabia is against the al-Assad regime • The west has been disappointing Saudi Arabia • in the recent action: • chemical weapons crisis----- not tough • lack of concerns about other neighboring • countries of Syria (Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq)

  7. Old foe of Saudi Arabia • Nuclear weapon intimidates the nearby countries • Increasing rapport between the US and Iran

  8. Purposes • To show the anger and the sense of betrayal to the west • To urge reformation of SC • Showing their ambition to lead Arab world

  9. Discussions • Can Saudi Arabia’s action really catalyze the reformation of SG? • Do you think Saudi Arabia should take the seat or not? Why or why not?

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