A contested UNSC seat poses a test for India
India is actively campaigning for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-29 term. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is leading diplomatic efforts to secure the necessary 129 votes in the UN General Assembly.
Why it matters
Securing a UNSC seat is a major goal for India's foreign policy, reflecting its ambition to play a larger role in global governance.
A contested UNSC seat poses a test for India left ‘India’s ambition to win a ninth term is guided by several factors’. Photo: Getty Images via AFP. https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/6pl3oi/article71589331.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2297048987.jpg RYAN MURPHY NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Delegates gather for a UN Security Council meeting during the 81st session of the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters on September 28, 2026 in New York City. World leaders have gathered in New York for the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly, with this year's global issues ranging from the threat of artificial intelligence to the continued wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
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