Consejo de Seguridad de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (UN Security Council)

The UN Security Council is a principal part of the United Nations responsible for maintaining international peace and security. Comprising 15 member countries, including five permanent members with veto power, it can authorize actions like peacekeeping missions, sanctions, or military intervention to address conflicts. The Council's decisions are legally binding on UN member states, making it a key authority in managing global security issues. Its role is to respond swiftly to threats or breaches of peace, aiming to prevent conflicts from escalating and promoting stability worldwide.