Security Council

The Security Council is one of the main parts of the United Nations (UN), which is an international organization aimed at promoting peace and cooperation among countries. It is responsible for maintaining international security and can make decisions to address threats, such as conflicts or terrorism. The Council has 15 members, including five permanent ones (the U.S., Russia, China, France, and the UK) that hold veto power. This means they can block decisions. The other ten members are elected for two-year terms. The Council can impose sanctions, authorize military action, or send peacekeeping missions to troubled areas.