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Elections of Members to the Security Council: 2003

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On October 22, 2003, Algeria, Benin, Brazil, the Philippines and Romania were voted in as the new Elected (non-permanent) Members of the Security Council for the 2004-2005 term.

 

General Articles on Candidates

New Council at UN Unlikely to Rock the Boat (October 23, 2003)
Algeria, Benin, Brazil, the Philippines and Romania will replace Bulgaria, Cameroon, Guinea, Mexico and Syria on the Security Council in 2004. Some observers worry that Brazil may under-utilize its influence, because it seeks a permanent seat on the Council. (Straits Times)

Japan to Run for Non-Permanent Seat on UN Council in 2004 (May 7, 2001)
Japan announced its intention to run for an elected seat in the UN Security Council in 2004 for the Asian group. But that does not mean Tokyo has given up its quest for a permanent seat! (Japan Economic Newswire)

More Information on Security Council Membership
More Information on Previous Security Council Elections
Table of Security Council Membership 1946 to Present
Tables of Ambassadors on the Security Council and Sanctions Committees
 

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