notorious_eagle
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To be honest with you; I am not rooting for India to join the UNSC (not yet) because the UNSC and it way of operating (esp the Veto) is simply an anachronism and it defeats the very purpose of the existence of the UNO. The first reform that must be undertaken is the removal of the Veto. Any Member that has a legitimate and principled stand will carry the day on the basis of that alone.
Very idealistic thinking but far from reality. The Veto Power does indeed defeats the purpose of UNO but its a reality and a very powerful tool. The Status Quo is not anytime letting that go.
Correct about the need to achieve an international status on the basis of Diplomatic Credibility, Economic Strength and Military Power (in that order). That is the way to go. I am very pleased that India has eschewed being part of Military Alliances through the years. That is for either Bullies or Puny People.
True, very smart planning from the Indian side to focus on fixing their house first before having International Aspirations. South Korea is also a good example, but poor buggers have to small of a population to make a dent on the International Stage.
As for bypassing the UNSC; that is happening all the time now; not just by big powers...... even N.Korea.
I disagree with you here. N Korea is a different case because this country is completely messed up, no other leader commands such devotion from his population than Little Kim does. I will see how long any political party in India lasts if the new young little Indians don't get their iPhones or iPads.