Let’s be very clear about this, the UN Security Council is in dire need of reform. Brazil, India, Japan and Germany are all US allies and responsible nations.
We should be careful not to belittle India’s desire for a seat on the UN Security Council. India is the World’s largest democracy, a natural ally and a potential counterweight to China. India’s economic growth is remarkable and with economic growth comes responsibility.
It doesn’t help our standing in India when Russia supports India on the Security Council and we don’t.
Let’s get out of the ‘Cold War’ mentality. The next great conflict is not going to be in Europe. This century is likely to be an Asian/American dominated affair. What clout does France and Britain have in Burma, North Korea, ‘The Stans’ and South East Asia?
We need to stop playing last century’s game this century.
LLS