UN General Assembly elected Bahrain, Congo, Liberia, Colombia, and Latvia to two-year terms on the Security Council starting January 2026. Latvia joins for the first time, emphasizing its historical experience with conflict. Bahrain aims to promote Middle East peace, including a Gaza ceasefire and a two-state solution. Congo highlights Africa’s role in global peace, Liberia focuses on inequality and climate change, and Colombia stresses environmental preservation and human rights. These nations replace Algeria, Guyana, South Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia