US still has the power to get things done if they want. China tried stopping nuclear deal as well, what happened? It is more important if we have backing from US. It will take time but US can make it happen. Pakistan has to make a statement of this shows their confidence.
while no doubt that the US is still the world sole superpower it doesn't have half the political clout it did even 15 years ago.
a guy like hugo chavez would've been dead if we were in 80s.
the vast majority of the US public and policy makers think the UN is irrellavant and a burden nowadays. WHY? because they can't maipulate the UN like the good ol' days...half of the time the US spend defending israel and the other time they complain about paying the UN fees.
what is the US going to say...let India in?
african states are going to said "what about us"
japan, muslims, south america are all going to said "what about us"
the Americans are not going to alienate the world, 2 of its most importand allies( germany, japan), the biggest economy in south america, and africans for Indians.
the US have not said once word on how they are going to get India this seat. Even if China is supportive of India's bid, India is not the only country in the world who is looking for more clout. politics in the UN is chaotic on a good day.