The Agency of Ecuador as a Non-Permanent Member of the United Nations Security Council in the Periods 1991-1992 and 2023
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This thesis investigates the participation of Ecuador as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council in the periods of 1991-1992 and 2023. It examines the role of international organizations, especially the Security Council, and how they influence the behavior of a small country like Ecuador, which seeks to maintain a role in the system. The analysis highlights the evolution of the international system from the Cold War to the present, focusing on the effects of polarity and alliances in the decision-making process. Previously, unanimity predominated in the Council voting. Now there is greater discrepancy among the powers, which presents an additional challenge for Ecuador, which seeks to maintain its agency without yielding to external pressures. Throughout the different votes, it can be observed that Ecuador has maintained its policy of non-alignment, based on respect for international law, in order to navigate an ever-changing international system.
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