External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar launched India's official campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2028-29 term [1].
The bid represents a strategic effort by New Delhi to increase its influence over global security decisions and push for normative reforms within the UN. By securing a seat, India aims to bridge the gap between developed and developing nations during a period of significant geopolitical volatility.
Speaking at the United Nations headquarters in New York, Jaishankar unveiled the SHANTI framework [1]. The acronym stands for Securing Holistic Advancement Through Norms, Trust, and Integrity [1]. This framework serves as the foundation for India's vision of global peace, and equitable development [2].
India is contesting a two-year non-permanent term [3]. While the country has long advocated for a permanent seat on the council, this specific campaign focuses on the 2028-29 window [1]. The SHANTI initiative emphasizes the need for trust and integrity in international governance to ensure that the council remains relevant to the modern world [2].
Jaishankar said the campaign is designed to promote a vision of global reform. The initiative focuses on creating a more inclusive security architecture that reflects current global realities rather than those of the post-World War II era [2].
New Delhi will now engage in a diplomatic push to secure the necessary votes from member states. The SHANTI framework is intended to signal India's readiness to lead on issues of global stability, and normative integrity [3].
“Securing Holistic Advancement Through Norms, Trust, and Integrity”
India's launch of the SHANTI framework indicates a shift toward a themed diplomatic strategy to secure a non-permanent seat. By focusing on 'norms' and 'integrity,' New Delhi is positioning itself as a stabilizing force and a mediator between the Global South and the permanent five members of the Security Council, while continuing its long-term goal of permanent membership.
