What nations are part of the United Nations?

The United
Nations was initially chartered in 1945 with 51 member nations. Its current membership is 193
nations, which are all represented in the General Assembly. While the list of these nations is
obviously too long to ennumerate in this space, there are fifteen member nations that make up
the UN Security Council, the most important decision-making body of the United Nations. Five of
these nations are permanent members. They are the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia,
China, and France. The other ten members are elected and rotated through on two year terms. The
current members are Azerbaijan, Colombia, Germany, Guatemala, India (term expires this year,)
Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, South Africa, and Togo. Important matters, including those
requiring military action, must have the unanimous approval of all five permanent members plus
at least four elected members.