UNSC Expansion: Don’t Stop at India! Presentation to Susan Rice, US Ambassador to the United Nations Prepared by Ligia Alonso and Caitlin Fogarty, Consultants

Proposal 1.Support the G-4’s bid for permanent membership

-8 th biggest economy -5 th most populous country -Latin American regional leader -4 th biggest economy -Biggest player in the EU -2 nd most populous country -11 th biggest economy -Major player in Asia/Middle East region -2 nd biggest economy -Important political ally

Proposal 2. Add 4 rotating seats to the Africa/Asia bloc 3. Do not extend veto power to new members

How will expansion serve U.S. interests? 1.Boost U.S. legitimacy abroad

2. Decrease the actual power of non-veto members

3. Create more opportunities to trade loans for votes 2% more loans 6% more likely to receive funding Fewer conditionalities 50% more foreign aid from US

Final Recommendation It is in the U.S. interest to expand the UNSC Other permanent members have generally demonstrated their interest Should not encounter too much domestic opposition (70% in favor – BBC Research)

Questions?