United Nations

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Global intergovernmental organization for international peace, security, and cooperation

New York, New York, United States

Data Confidence: 81% · Sources: 4 · Last Updated: Sep 18, 2026

Assets Under Control ▲: Estimated $3.5B – $67.6B
Reach ▲: 8.0B people
Power ▲: The United Nations exerts institutional authority through Security Council resolutions, international peacekeeping operations, binding multilateral treaties, and systemic diplomatic coordination across 193 member states. Power Level: Global.
Influence ▲: Its legal frameworks, Sustainable Development Goals, and emergency humanitarian interventions set international norms and shape geopolitical policies across every continent. Influence Level: Global.
Network ▲: It commands an unmatched global intergovernmental network connecting 193 member states, global leaders, specialized agencies, and international diplomatic missions. Network Level: Global.
Legacy ▲: Founded in 1945 to avert global conflict, the UN established the foundational architecture for modern international law, global human rights standards, and multilateral diplomacy over more than eight decades.
Trajectory ▲: Stable — first assessment on record.

About

The United Nations is an international intergovernmental organization founded in 1945 following World War II to maintain international peace and security, foster friendly relations among nations, and promote global cooperation. Headquartered in New York City with major offices in Geneva, Vienna, and Nairobi, it comprises 193 member states and two observer states. The UN operates through principal organs including the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, and International Court of Justice, alongside specialized agencies like WHO and UNICEF.