Scenarios about 'veto power'
The authority held by certain members of a decision-making body to unilaterally reject a decision or proposal despite majority support. In international relations, veto power is most notably exercised by the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, allowing them to block resolutions regardless of international consensus. This mechanism significantly influences alternate history scenarios by showcasing how single-state opposition can prevent collective action and maintain great power privilege in global governance.
What If The Security Council Had Different Permanent Members?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the United Nations Security Council was established with a different set of permanent members, reshaping global power dynamics and international relations through the Cold War and beyond.
What If The UN Was More Effective at Preventing Conflicts?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the United Nations developed stronger mechanisms for conflict prevention, fundamentally altering international relations and potentially avoiding numerous wars since 1945.
What If The Veto Power Never Existed in The UN?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the United Nations Security Council operated without permanent member vetoes, dramatically reshaping global governance, international relations, and conflict resolution since 1945.