The Veto

For 80 years, the veto wielded by the permanent members of the UN Security Council has sparked endless debate, both within and beyond the UN. Though the veto is not disappearing anytime soon, its use has often led to massive loss of life, displaced millions, and driven the multilateral system to breaking point. This film features insights from leading global experts, who propose real solutions to the Security Council’s gridlock. Could the UN be reformed to safeguard international law—now more threatened than ever?