The UN Security Council is in desperate need of reform due to the current dysfunction surrounding it. Any suggestion of reform may be idealistic. Not expanding the Security Council is also an option. Over the years, Security Council reform proposals have included the expansion of the Security Council, changes to the categories or proportions of Security Council members, the addition of Regional Representatives, and changes to the relationship between the Security Council and Security Council. General Assembly. Another option for veto reform is to abolish the veto on resolutions regarding genocide and other crimes against humanity. Various international relations perspectives, including idealists, liberals, Marxists, and realists, align with each of these proposals. The best hope for the future lies in the expansion of Security Council membership and possibly some control over the exercise of veto power by Security Council members. It can be argued that any suggestion for reform of the UN Security Council is by definition idealistic. The UN Charter was shaped by the main victors of the Second World War and, not surprisingly, was promoted in their national interest. Any resolution that would effectively reduce the power of the resulting five permanent members of the Security Council: “China, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States” (United Nations Security Council, “Members of the United Nations Security Council. " Unknown.), often referred to as "P5", would likely be opposed by them as it would reduce their power. And it would in fact be opposed, as they have veto power over any such resolution. Likewise, any resolution.. .... middle of document ......l Representatives and changes to the relationship between the Security Council and the General Assembly One option for veto reform is to abolish the veto on resolutions concerning the genocide and other crimes against humanity. Various international relations perspectives, including idealists, liberals, Marxists and realists, align with each of these proposals. The most effective option is an expansion of the Security Council and possibly a certain control over the exercise of the veto power by members of the Security Council. Works Cited Holland, François. “Reform of the Security Council”. France at the United Nations. Unknown. Network. April 2014. Pretty good, Patrick. "Security Council must stop using veto in cases of genocide, group says." Global Politics Forum. December 2008. Web. April 2014. Oxford University Press. Short second edition “Introduction to politics”. Textbook. April 2014.