The United Nations Security Council consists of 15 members, including five permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. Here are the top 10 U.N. Security Council member countries based on their political and economic power and their ability to influence global affairs:
- United States – As a permanent member of the Security Council, the United States holds significant global power and has the ability to veto any Security Council decision.
- China – As a permanent member and one of the world’s largest economies, China plays a critical role in global affairs.
- Russia – As a permanent member and a major world power, Russia plays a critical role in global security and stability.
- United Kingdom – As a permanent member, the United Kingdom plays a critical role in global affairs and has significant military and economic power.
- France – As a permanent member, France plays a significant role in global affairs and has significant military and economic power.
- Germany – As a non-permanent member of the Security Council and one of the world’s largest economies, Germany plays a critical role in shaping global policy and decision-making.
- Japan – As a non-permanent member and one of the world’s largest economies, Japan has significant economic power and plays a critical role in global affairs.
- Brazil – As a non-permanent member and one of the world’s largest economies, Brazil has significant economic and political influence in the region and globally.
- India – As a non-permanent member and one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies, India has significant political and economic influence and is becoming an increasingly important player on the world stage.
- South Africa – As a non-permanent member and the largest economy in Africa, South Africa plays a critical role in shaping policy and decision-making on the continent and globally.
Top Ten UN Security Council Members Countries 2016 |
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| Member country | Status/Term End |
| China | Permanent |
| France | Permanent |
| Russian Federation | Permanent |
| The United Kingdom | Permanent |
| The United States | Permanent |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2016 |
| Spain | 2016 |
| Malaysia | 2016 |
| New Zealand | 2016 |
| Angola | 2016 |
Source : http://www.un.org/en/sc/members/