SsiSsiSsiSsi t1_j0mgyi6 wrote on December 17, 2022 at 8:01 PM

Reply to comment by code_archeologist in Deal reached for new non-Russian power source for Europe by LieutJimDangle

That would be very exciting, something born from the modern world rather than peri-WWII anxieties.

I mean the makeup of the Security Council is nuts, it should probably be the US, China, The EU, an SEA rep of some sort, and some sort of pan-African representation as well. Germany the UK and France all having a seat is just archaic, especially given their relative strength in modern terms.

EvangelineOfSky t1_j0n68gm wrote on December 17, 2022 at 11:02 PM

Ehhh, I'd probably argue the UKs spot still makes sense.. not only are they a nuclear power with a respectable military budget, but they are in a very unique position in the global stage due to how many fairly rich countries share their constitutional head of state

drawkbox t1_j0op38r wrote on December 18, 2022 at 7:02 AM

China supporting the Ukraine invasion and helped Russia with the coups in Myanmar and Sri Lanka. They should be nowhere in any discussion to be on a security council in their current form.