Which of the following nations is NOT one of the five permanent members (P5) of the UN Security Council?
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Correct answer: Germany
The permanent members, established at the end of World War II, are China, France, the Russian Federation (formerly the USSR), the United Kingdom, and the United States. Germany, despite its global influence, remains a non-permanent member when elected.
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