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Since its establishment in January 1946, the only permanent seats on the U.N. Security Council have been held by the nuclear-armed victors of World War II: the U.S., the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union (now Russian Federation), China, and France.

Checked on 2024-09-25

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Overall CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency 8.0
  • Relevance 10.0
  • Authority 8.8
  • Accuracy 9.2
  • Purpose 8.0
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President of Sierra Leone: When Will the United Nations Security ...

Since its establishment in January 1946, the only permanent seats on the powerful U.N. Security Council have been held by the nuclear-armed victors of World War II: the U.S., the United Kingdom ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from September 2024, which is recent and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly addresses the claim about the permanent seats on the U.N. Security Council.
  • Authority (7.0): The source is an opinion article by the President of Sierra Leone, who has a certain level of authority in international affairs, but it's not a scholarly or academic source.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The information provided in the source is accurate and correct, as it matches historical records and widely accepted facts.
  • Purpose (6.0): The purpose of the article is to advocate for Africa's representation in the U.N. Security Council, which might introduce some bias, but the specific claim about the permanent seats is not biased.
Permanent members of the United Nations Security Council

The permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (also known as the Permanent Five, Big Five, or P5) are the five sovereign states to whom the UN Charter of 1945 grants a permanent seat on the UN Security Council: China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States. [1][2] The permanent members were all Allies in World War II ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is a Wikipedia article, which is regularly updated. The last crawl date is 2024-09-23, indicating that the information is relatively current.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly addresses the claim about the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, providing detailed information on the topic.
  • Authority (9.0): Wikipedia is a widely recognized and reputable online encyclopedia. While it can be edited by anyone, it has strict guidelines and a community of contributors who ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The information provided in the snippet is accurate and supported by historical records. It correctly identifies the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and their historical context.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the information is clear, aiming to provide factual details about the permanent members of the UN Security Council. However, as with any Wikipedia article, there may be potential biases in the presentation or selection of information, though the site strives to maintain neutrality.
United Nations Security Council - Wikipedia

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN) [1] and is charged with ensuring international peace and security, [2] recommending the admission of new UN members to the General Assembly, [3] and approving any changes to the UN Charter. [4] Its powers as outlined in the United Nations Charter include establishing peacekeeping operations ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is a Wikipedia page, which is regularly updated. The last crawl date is 2024-09-23, indicating that the information is relatively current.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim about the United Nations Security Council, providing detailed information about its establishment, purpose, and permanent members.
  • Authority (9.0): Wikipedia is a widely recognized and reputable online encyclopedia. While it can be edited by anyone, it has strict guidelines and a community of contributors who ensure the accuracy and reliability of the content.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The information provided in the snippet accurately reflects the claim. It states that the permanent seats on the U.N. Security Council have been held by the nuclear-armed victors of World War II, which includes the U.S., the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union (now Russian Federation), China, and France.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the Wikipedia page is to provide factual information about the United Nations Security Council. It does not appear to have any bias or hidden agenda, as it is a neutral, informative source.
What is the Security Council? | Security Council - United Nations

The Security Council held its first session on 17 January 1946 at Church House, Westminster, London. Since its first meeting, the Security Council has taken permanent residence at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. It also travelled to many cities, holding sessions in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 1972, in Panama City, Panama, and in ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from the official United Nations website, which is regularly updated. However, the information provided does not specify the exact date of the last update.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly addresses the claim by providing information about the Security Council's establishment and its permanent members.
  • Authority (10.0): The source is from the official United Nations website, making it highly authoritative and credible.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The information provided is accurate and consistent with historical records of the Security Council's establishment and its permanent members.
  • Purpose (10.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it aims to inform users about the Security Council. It appears to be free of bias, providing factual information without any apparent agenda.
United Nations Security Council veto power - Wikipedia

The United Nations Security Council veto power is the power of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) to veto any decision other than a "procedural" decision.. A permanent member's abstention or absence does not count as a veto. [1] A "procedural" decision (such as changing the meeting agenda or inviting a non ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is a Wikipedia page, which is regularly updated. The last crawl date is 2024-09-24, indicating that the information is relatively current.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly addresses the claim about the permanent seats on the U.N. Security Council and their veto power.
  • Authority (9.0): Wikipedia is a widely recognized and reputable source for general information. While it may not be considered an academic source, it is well-established and widely used.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The information provided in the snippet accurately reflects the claim and is supported by other credible sources.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it aims to provide factual details about the U.N. Security Council veto power. However, Wikipedia's content can sometimes be subject to bias due to its open nature, which might affect the score slightly.
President of Sierra Leone: When Will the United Nations Security ...

Since its establishment in January 1946, the only permanent seats on the powerful U.N. Security Council have been held by the nuclear-armed victors of World War II: the U.S., the United Kingdom ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from September 2024, which is recent and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly addresses the claim about the permanent seats on the U.N. Security Council.
  • Authority (7.0): The source is an opinion article by the President of Sierra Leone, who has a certain level of authority on international relations and U.N. matters.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The information provided in the snippet is accurate and correct, as it reflects the historical context of the U.N. Security Council's formation.
  • Purpose (6.0): The purpose of the article is to advocate for Africa's representation in the U.N. Security Council, which may introduce some bias. However, the specific claim mentioned is factual and not biased.
What is the Security Council? | Security Council - United Nations

The Security Council held its first session on 17 January 1946 at Church House, Westminster, London. Since its first meeting, the Security Council has taken permanent residence at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. It also travelled to many cities, holding sessions in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 1972, in Panama City, Panama, and in ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from the official United Nations website, which is regularly updated. However, the information provided may not be the most recent, as it does not specify the exact date of the last update.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly addresses the claim by providing information about the Security Council's establishment and its permanent members.
  • Authority (10.0): The source is from the official United Nations website, making it highly authoritative and credible.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The information provided is accurate and reliable, as it comes from the official United Nations website.
  • Purpose (10.0): The purpose of the information is clear, and it is free of bias, as it is an official statement from the United Nations.
Permanent members of the United Nations Security Council

The permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (also known as the Permanent Five, Big Five, or P5) are the five sovereign states to whom the UN Charter of 1945 grants a permanent seat on the UN Security Council: China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States. [1][2] The permanent members were all Allies in World War II ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is a Wikipedia page, which is regularly updated. The last crawl date is 2024-09-23, indicating that the information is relatively current.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly addresses the claim about the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, providing detailed information on the topic.
  • Authority (9.0): Wikipedia is a widely recognized and reputable source for general information. While it can be edited by anyone, the page on permanent members of the UN Security Council has likely been reviewed and verified by multiple contributors.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The information provided in the snippet accurately reflects the claim. It states that the permanent members are China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States, and that they were all Allies in World War II.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the Wikipedia page is to provide factual information about the permanent members of the UN Security Council. It does not appear to have any bias or hidden agenda.
United Nations Security Council - Wikipedia

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN) [1] and is charged with ensuring international peace and security, [2] recommending the admission of new UN members to the General Assembly, [3] and approving any changes to the UN Charter. [4] Its powers as outlined in the United Nations Charter include establishing peacekeeping operations ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is a Wikipedia page, which is regularly updated. The last crawl date is 2024-09-24, indicating that the information is relatively current.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim about the United Nations Security Council, providing detailed information on its structure, powers, and history.
  • Authority (9.0): Wikipedia is a widely recognized and reputable online encyclopedia. While it can be edited by anyone, it has strict guidelines and a community of contributors who ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The information provided in the snippet is accurate and consistent with established facts about the UN Security Council. It cites the UN Charter and provides specific details about the council's powers and history.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the information is clear, aiming to provide factual details about the UN Security Council. However, as with any Wikipedia page, there may be potential biases in the selection or presentation of information, though these are generally minimal due to the site's policies and community oversight.
The UN Security Council - Council on Foreign Relations

Introduction. The Security Council, the United Nations’ principal crisis-management body, is empowered to impose binding obligations on the 193 UN member states to maintain peace. The Security ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from the Council on Foreign Relations, which regularly updates its content. The last crawl date is 2024-09-23, indicating that the information is relatively current.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly addresses the claim about the permanent seats on the U.N. Security Council, providing detailed information on the topic.
  • Authority (9.0): The Council on Foreign Relations is a reputable and well-established organization with expertise in international relations and global affairs.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The information provided in the snippet appears to be accurate and reliable, as it aligns with widely accepted facts about the U.N. Security Council.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the information is clear, aiming to provide an introduction to the U.N. Security Council. While the source seems to be free of bias, it may have a slight lean towards promoting the importance of the Council.
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