UN Report Warns Veto Power Hinders Conflict Resolution and Fuels Geopolitical Fragmentation

A new United Nations report, the 'World Social Report 2026', warns that the veto power of the five permanent members of the Security Council is a primary reason multilateral mechanisms have been unable to prevent or stop the growing number of state-based conflicts. The report highlights rising geopolitical fragmentation as major powers vie for influence, prompting calls for Security Council reforms to ensure fairer representation.