In practical terms, what does it mean for a country to be a non-veto, but permanent member of UNSC? Let's say an issue comes up for voting, then we cannot vote NO, since we don't have veto, but we can vote YES?
EX : Shall the UN put observers in Somalia
Countries (US, UK, France, China, Russia) options available : (YES/VETO)
Countries (India, Germany...) options available (YES/ Abstain)
No veto means no power to influence policy. We can either say yes or abstain, just like we do now. What does this new option really entail for us?
Also, if it came to politicking and if it appears that the white Christians are more open to the idea of allowing Germany but not allowing India (based on the assumption that India will never agree to it), is it in Indian interest to actually agree* to it and make them boil in their own juices?
Germany has known strategic rivalry with France and Britain in all spheres (arms sales competitions, competing for influence within Europe and outside Europe). Propping up Germany in any multilateral forum will increase the friction within Europe. Interesting contours. It will hurt Britain more than any one else.