All are Equal wrote:I think it's time to expand the number of permanent seats on the UNSC. Countries I'd see as viable candidates:
Germany
India
Japan
Canada
Brazil
Australia
What's everyone's opinion on this?
Why would you suggest these countries? Canada and Australia are basically American lackeys that are too small to really exert any influence, Japan's a regional power at best, and Germany is also a regional power (though we should consolidate the EU and give them France's spot in the SC). The only two from this list that could make sense are Brazil and India given their populations and their spheres of influence, but even then, I'm not sure if I support your suggestion.
If I could restructure the United Nations Security Council, and I had to keep permanent members, I'd certainly remove the United Kingdom given it's no longer really all that relevant beyond Europe, and I'd consider removing the United States because of their tendency to use force as a substitute for diplomacy. I'd certainly add India, for the reasons I've already mentioned, and might likely add Brazil for the same reasons. Ethiopia would probably be a good contender to be a permanent member, if only because they're among the largest African states population-wise and they are home to the African Union.
Though honestly, if I were you, OP, I'd expand your OP.