ASSESSMENTS

The New Dynamics of the U.N. Security Council

Oct 16, 2009 | 20:00 GMT

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Summary

The new two-year terms for non-permanent members of U.N. Security Council elections concluded Oct. 15. Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Gabon, Lebanon and Nigeria won seats in the council. Bosnia-Herzegovina, Gabon and Lebanon are interesting choices because of each country's respective internal struggles.

The election of Gabon, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Lebanon to the U.N. Security Council will cause a stir because the countries are embroiled in internal crises....

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