No small countries and no countries in the southern hemisphere have permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council  Each of the five countries with a permanent seat on the Security Council is in favor of increased international peacekeeping efforts and a greater role for the United Nations in moderating regional disputes
However, some countries that are in favor of increased international peacekeeping efforts are firmly against increased spending on refugees by the United Nations
Some countries that are in favor of a greater role for the United Nations in moderating regional disputes are not located in the southern hemisphere.