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Save the Secrurity Council

Contributor: codc01

Date: 2003-03-22 08:22:19

An excerpt from Mr. Igor Ivanov:

"...rappelant que Moscou propose d'y faire entrer cinq nouveaux membres permanents: l'Allemagne, le Japon, un Etat d'Asie (la Russie suggère l'Inde) un d'Afrique et un d'Amérique Latine. "

Even though i agree with him, 10 permanent members which all have a veto would put the Security council in a complete state of paralysis... Maybe they could be 5 permanent members without veto power, that would be better...

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Contributor: fatmomma

Date: 2003-03-22 18:02:26

I don't think the number of permanent members is as important as addressing the issue of permanent members. I don't believe any country should be a permanent member, There should be more flexibility to adjust to how many and which countries are on this list. The world changes and some countries grow in influence and participation in world affairs; while others fade or disintegrate. I think the UN will need to work on a solution to building and enforcing its power and decisions. I still believe its foundations are strong and it can grow and succeed. To bring this about with so many countries involved will require continuous and long term work but I hope it can be done. I do believe it to be the best solution possible to build towards acceptable world peace

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Contributor: codc01

Date: 2003-03-24 14:57:25

I agree with you, but we also to have watch out that countries which have dictators as heads fo states (which i think are in the majority in Africa), don't get more voices than democratic countries... Because that would be a great defeat for humanity...

You are right, the UN has a strong base, the mechanisms are wrong, but they will be modified one day i guess..

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