RW Johnson: Africa’s UN demands, veto included, make no sense

RW Johnson: Africa’s UN demands, veto included, make no sense

Realities of power show a significant gap between African states and established Great Powers
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The debate over whether African states should hold veto powers if they secure permanent seats on the UN Security Council has sparked significant controversy. Some African commentators argue that without veto rights, Africa would be treated as second-class. However, the realities of power show a significant gap between African states and established Great Powers, both economically and militarily. Moreover, expanding veto powers could create paralysis, with even rising nations like Germany and India unlikely to receive such authority.

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By RW Johnson

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