Security Council

"Japan and Germany (especially Germany) are completely different countries now compared  what they were 60 years ago. You can't keep them out of the security counsil because of that."

That would be true for Germany but wrong for Japan. The Japanese government has shown no regret for what it did in WW2 while, on the other hand, Germany has apologized formally to the invaded countries.

Japan, up to this point, is trying to cover up by changing the content in its history books.

They have never apologized to any countries or people they invaded. The military spending of Japan is also second largest in the world, showing its aggression. Japan is an aggressive nation by nature. They are also cunny like a smiling wolf.

In Japan, young people are not taught that Japan invaded other countries. They are taught that Japan helped its neighbors get rid of Western and American Imperialism and joined the fight.

I voted for Germany.

But none of the old permanent members will allow the new comers to have veto power. The new comers can either be permanent members without veto power or temporary members with temporary veto power. These are the two options being discussed now. Due to historical reasons, China and all East Asian countries such as N and S Koreas will never let Japan be a permanent security council member with veto power.

Out of my curiosity, why is Nigeria on the list?

"They've asked for a security counsil seat. It's the most populous African country (more that 100 million inhabitants)"

indonesia also has over 100 million inhabitants. it's not on the list because of its poor economy and lack of power.

nigeria is a poor country afterall although it is relatively less poor compared to other african nations.

i dun think it can be a permanent member due to its lack of power and influence on the global stage.

it does not have a strong military to carry out un operations. it doesn't have the budget to support anything. it doesn't have the technology. it doesn't have a strong economy.

why is it on the list? italy, canada, australia, korea, indonesia, argentina should all be considered proir to nigeria. no offense to nigerians.