As the pre-eminent authority of the United Nations, the Security Council is responsible for international peace and security.  Australia’s election as a non-permanent member seemed to indicate a new era of international influence for our nation. However, how much influence does Australia actually wield? What are the constraints on the influence of elected members? Is the Security Council still effective at all? John Langmore discussed Australia’s First Year on the Security Council at AIIA Victoria.

John Langmore is a Professorial Fellow and Assistant Director Research (Security and Political Engagement) at the Melbourne School of Government in the University of Melbourne. John is a former Member of Parliament and he worked in the UN from 1996 to 2003.

This video was filmed on 9 April, 2014 at Dyason House, 124 Jolimont Road, East Melbourne, 3002.

See the research from the Security Council Report, featured by Professor John Langmore in his presentation to AIIA Victoria on Wednesday 9 April 2014.