Security Council Working Methods
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Somalia is the president of the Security Council in January. Council members adopted the provisional programme of work for the month earlier today (2 January). Somalia intends to organise one signature event, an open debate titled “Reaffirming international rule of law: pathways to reinvigorating peace, justice,...
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In 2025, deep divisions in the Security Council continued to limit its ability to respond effectively to major security crises. While notable resolutions were adopted on Gaza and Haiti, implementation remains challenging, and the Council struggled to influence entrenched conflicts in Ukraine, Sudan, and Myanmar. Shifting geopolitical dynamics, an unusually high number of unexpected crises, and persistent paralysis defined much of the year—though rare unity on Syria offered a moment of cautious optimism. In 2026, the Council faces a demanding agenda, including decisions on the future of peace operations, the implementation of key resolutions, the impact of the UN’s liquidity crisis, and the selection of the next Secretary-General—pointing to a year of both significant challenges and critical choices.
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Slovenia is the president of the Security Council in December. Council members adopted the provisional programme of work for the month earlier today (1 December). Slovenia will convene an open debate on “Leadership for Peace” under the “Maintenance of international peace and...
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Mr President, excellencies, distinguished delegates, co-chairs of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and other Procedural Questions, my co-briefer, Loraine Sievers, colleagues in SCAD, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for inviting Security Council Report to address the Council’s open debate...
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Tomorrow (14 November), the Security Council will convene for its annual open debate on working methods. The meeting will be held under the agenda item “Implementation of the note by the President of the Security Council (S/2024/507)”, referring to the...
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The 23rd annual workshop for incoming members of the UN Security Council, titled “Hitting the Ground Running”, will be held on 6 and 7 November on Long Island, New York. The government of Finland is convening the workshop in cooperation...
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Sierra Leone is the president of the Security Council in November. Council members adopted the provisional programme of work for the month earlier today (3 November). Sierra Leone has chosen to organise two signature events during its presidency. The first...
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In November, the Council will hold its annual open debate on working methods. Ambassador Christina Markus Lassen (Denmark) will brief as co-chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions (IWG). Shamala Kandiah Thompson, Executive Director of Security Council Report, and Loraine Sievers, co-author of “The Procedure of the UN Security Council” (4th Edition), are also expected to brief. Ahead of the open debate, Denmark and Pakistan, the co-chairs of the IWG, are expected to circulate a concept note.
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Russia is the president of the Security Council in October. Council members adopted the provisional programme of work for the month earlier today (1 October). Russia has chosen to organise two signature events. The first is an open debate on...
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The Republic of Korea (ROK) is the president of the Security Council in September. Council members adopted the provisional programme of work for the month earlier today (2 September). The ROK has chosen to organise one signature event, a high-level...
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Panama holds the presidency of the Security Council in August. Council members adopted the provisional programme of work for the month earlier today (1 August). Panama has chosen to organise one signature event. It will convene a high-level open debate...
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Facing difficult issues, a divided Council will need to find ways to build trust and cooperate to maximise its effectiveness in difficult fiscal circumstances and a fluid international peace and security environment. If it does not, there is a danger that the Council will become increasingly sidelined, and some issues related to the maintenance of international peace and security will move outside of the Council.
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Pakistan is the president of the Security Council in July. Council members adopted the provisional programme of work for the month earlier today (1 July). Pakistan will organise two signature events this month. The first is a high-level open debate...
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Guyana is the president of the Security Council in June. Council members adopted the provisional programme of work for the month earlier today (2 June). Guyana has chosen to organise one signature event, a high-level open debate titled “Poverty, underdevelopment...
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Greece is the president of the Security Council in May. Council members adopted the provisional programme of work for the month earlier today (1 May). As the signature event of its presidency, Greece is expected to convene a high-level open debate...
