Continents Adrift? by Nico Wirtz

Europeans also should realize that there is more to meaningful reform of the United Nations then expanding the Security Council -- an issue which seems to have turned into an obsession in Europe, with Germany or the EU vying for a seat in an expanded Council. Other crucial areas of reform must be addressed: The recent scandals involving the Oil for Food program point to the need of addressing corruption inside the UN system which has been facilitated by the rigidity of the structures.