Special Report CaMUNews: Britain struggles to clarify stance on Security Council reform

Britain has been on the defensive this week since its foreign secretary, David Miliband, identified Brazil, India, Japan and South Africa as four "very clear" candidates for permanent membership on a potentially enlarged Security Council. Germany, Egypt and Nigeria were reportedly upset, as his comments during an interview Tuesday strayed from the U.K.'s earlier policy of backing Germany and not identifying a specific African country that ought to represent that continent. Miliband backtracked during his speech to the UN General Assembly Wednesday, embracing Britain's original position. The Independent (London)