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Richard Gowan on the U.S. Push for UN Security Council Reform

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The US's Focus on Permanent Membership

The focus on extending or the willingness to extend to permanent members does not mean a willingness to extend the veto. So what would the, this would essentially be creating a three tier UN security council structure instead of a two tier. You would have P5 members with vetoes, other permanent members without vetoes, and then the rotating membership. What are the advantages for those states if they don't have the veto? Why would it serve be to their advantage?"

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