Dr. Nola Haynes
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I’m getting ready to appear on a foreign policy podcast. I’ll respond to everyone once I’m done.

In the meantime, I’d like opinions on a FP question.

Which African country do you think should be on the U.N. Security Council? I genuinely want to hear from you.
04:17 PM - Apr 14, 2023
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Jesse Pohlman
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If you mean permanent members, none. There shouldn't *be* permanent members, at least w/vetos.

If you mean temporary members? I'm not a specialist by any stretch, I guess I'd suggest Zimbabwe, Namibia, Egypt, Morocco, Madagascar or Tanzania.

Maybe two or more.
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05:03 PM - Apr 14, 2023
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Tricia Williams
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Tanzania seems to have a constantly changing government.
08:27 PM - Apr 14, 2023
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Jesse Pohlman
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In response to Tricia Williams.
Good point.

I dunno, I might just be mixing them up with someone else (?), but I'm pretty sure I remember them having significant rare earth element deposits. Since that's gonna be a critical resource, I put them on the shortlist.
09:57 PM - Apr 14, 2023
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Dr. Nola Haynes
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In response to Jesse Pohlman.
Thoughtful response. Curious, why not a permanent member? I’m not asking bc I’m invested in the idea one way or another, genuinely curious.
07:12 PM - Apr 14, 2023
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Jesse Pohlman
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In response to Dr. Nola Haynes.
Fair disclaimer: I'm not a U.N. specialist.

I don't think there should be permanent members. Even if I did, I'd think there should be more than five.

But what really bugs me is the veto power that the current five countries have. Nothing can get done, all crimes on the table.
08:01 PM - Apr 14, 2023
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