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14. Some countries question India's inclusion as permanent
members in the Security Council on the basis of its troubled
relationship with Pakistan, nuclear weapon capabilities, and
of India included, some emerging powers (Brazil, Germany,
Japan, South Africa) will also be accommodated. France and the
USA advocate that Africa and South America must be
represented for they do not have any representation in the
present structure.
15. The UN can not serve as a balance against US dominance
because the US is the only Superpower after 1991 and may
ignore any international organisation economically and
militarily, its veto power also can stop any move damaging its
interests as well as enjoys a considerable say in the choice of
Secretary General of the UN.
16. Despite the above mentioned strong activities of the US,
the UN serves a purpose in bringing the world together in
dealing with conflicts and social and economic issues. The
UN provides a space within which arguments against specific US
attitude and policies are heard and compromised.
