5 Most Politically Influential Countries in the World

4. United Kingdom

Political-Influence Score: 79.88

The United Kingdom is one of the most politically influential countries in the world, given its history, heritage and modern economic, social and military status. 

It is a permanent member of the UN Security Council with veto power and also an influential member of NATO. Additionally, it is one of the nine countries with nuclear military power. Its two aircraft carriers also allow it to project power, though in a limited way, around the world. All these factors make the UK an important stakeholder in geopolitics.