International Children

The United Nations appears to be nothing more than an idealistic entity that has struggled to carve out its own sovereign identity. Allowing an African country to have a permanent seat seems fair and logical -- equitable representation. (Ultimately, what good would actually arise from this? How large can the permanent council become until it is rendered useless?)

But the statement from Germany, India, Brazil, and Japan appears to be an exercise in ego. The international system is made up of child-like actors all playing the game, “King of the Hill.” The U.N. is their playground.

Meisler has influenced my thinking on this and perhaps it will change. But until then, this is where my U.N. thoughts lie.