Japan drafting new resolution on Security Council expansion

[struggle4progress]

TOKYO, AUGUST 18: Japan is considering a new draft resolution for United Nations Security Council expansion, on which it is expected to consult other G4 members, including India.

The draft will be presented in the UN General Assembly in September, in the hope of its being adopted by the year-end, Kyodo news agency reported on Thursday, quoting government sources.

The move comes as chances seem grim of the General Assembly’s adopting a framework resolution submitted by the G4—Japan, Brazil, Germany and India—aimed at expanding the Security Council.

The G4’s framework resolution hit difficulties in early August after the 53-member African Union decided not to pursue a joint proposal with the four nations. <snip>

http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=76578

[jim3775]

1. The US is chomping at the bit waiting for Japan...

to get into the war business again. Enticing Japan to slowly peel back that pacifist clause layer by layer; goading them into Iraq, enticing them with a seat on the Security Council, special attention at the APEC meeting, demanding that "regional allies" stay in the North Korea talks.

If the bush cronies succeed Japan will be in the market for new weapons systems, $cha-ching$.

[struggle4progress]

2. I consider this idea credible. eom