Britain is pressing for the Security Council’s five permament members to be increased to include India, Japan, Germany and Brazil, plus an African country. Diplomats refused to say which, for fear of offending the chief contenders: South Africa and Nigeria, both regional powers, and Egypt, which is backed by Arab states. One possibility is a permanent African seat rotating between three or more countries.
Gordon Brown supports permanent seat for India on UN Security Council - Times Online
I think this is a generally positive move. The UN is no longer the same organisation that it was when it was formed by 50 states after the Second World War. I would certainly think a Council to include India (the world's largest democracy, 2nd largest country in terms of population and one of the fastest growing economy) should be encourage, I would also support moves for Japan (especially) and Brazil to have a seat to. I'm not too sure about Germany and what additional benefit they would bring, but do feel that Africa should have a place at the table - I feel that having a three/four way rotation for states could act as an incentive for others. Egypt for being an overall moderate Muslim country should be considered for rotation, whilst a country like Botswana for its democracy and prosperity would set a good example. Nigeria and South Africa would have to be considered to for rotation too I guess.