Which of the Following Positions Can Contribute to Democracy at the Global Level?

(а) My country gives more money to international institutions. Therefore, I want to be treated with more respect and exercise more power.

(б) My country may be small or poor. But my voice must be heard with’ equal respect, because these decisions will affect my country.

(c) Wealthy nations will have a greater say in international affairs. They cannot let their interests suffer just because they are outnumbered by poor nations.

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(d) Big countries like India must have a greater say in international organisations.

(b) My country may be small or poor. But my voice must be heard with equal respect, because these decisions will affect my country.

Decision taken at the global (U.N.O.) level affects all the countries in the world. Since poor and small nations need more international help for their development, their voice must be heard with equal respect.

The enjoyment of veto power by 5 permanent members of the Security Council of U.N.O. is undemocratic since any one of these countries can stall any decision. It means that the council cannot take a decision if any permanent member says ‘no’ to that decision. Some other international organisations like IMF (International Monetary Fund) and World Bank also are not working on democratic principles.