But despite the UN's best intentions, there are a number of states that will not be represented at the UN this year. Unlike non-voting observers like the Holy See and the State of Palestine, the following nations will not be at the UN in any officially recognized capacity.
Despite these would-be states not having a voice at the UN, these states often punch above their weight and can play a major role in international affairs.
The Republic of China
The Republic of China, also known as Taiwan, is recognized by 21 UN member states and the Vatican as the official government of China. It is the successor of the constitutional government founded in China in 1912 that was driven out of the mainland by Mao and the communists.
Both China and Taiwan claim to be the official government of the entirety of China, including the mainland and the island of Taiwan. China views Taiwan as a renegade province that must be brought into fold, perhaps through military force.
Until 1971, the Republic of China was recognized in the UN as the official government of China, and held one of the five permanent spots on its powerful Security Council. However, in 1971 the UN expelled the Republic of Taiwan and gave its seat, as well as its membership in all intergovernmental organizations, to the People's Republic of China.
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