Informal Consultations: A Summary
What are informal consultations? Why are they important? More importantly, why are they controversial? By Natalie Reid.
"Informal Consultations in the Security Council" (January 1999)
A detailed discussion of the secrecy and exclusivity surrounding the informal consultation procedures of the members of the Security Council by a distinguished GPF Associate, Natalie Reid.
General Comments on Council Transparency (October 28, 1997)
A statement by Amb. Monteiro of Portugal. Includes a discussion of the practice of informal consultations of the whole and the implications for efforts towards greater transparency.
Glossary of UNSC Meetings (January 2001)
A concise definitional list of the types of meetings of the UN Security Council - includes a section on informal consultations. From the Permanent Mission of Singapore to the UN, it gives a unique approach by an elected member to enhance the transparency of the work of the Council.