Who actually has power at the United Nations?

Who actually has power at the United Nations?

Every country at the UN gets a vote. But five countries have a power the other 188 don’t: the power of veto in the UNSC.

Sep 22, 2026

The United Nations looks broken. Is it?

This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. It’s time for yet another United Nations General Assembly meeting in Manhattan — just one year after President Donald Trump appeared at it and asked, bluntly: “What is the purpose of the United Nations?” Every […]

Sep 21, 2026

Who actually has power at the United Nations?

Every country at the United Nations gets a vote. But five countries have a power the other 188 don’t.

Sep 21, 2026