Security Council (United Nations)

The United Nations Security Council is a top decision-making body responsible for maintaining international peace and security. Comprising 15 member countries—5 permanent members with veto power (the U.S., UK, France, Russia, China) and 10 elected members on rotating terms—it can authorize actions like sanctions, peacekeeping missions, or the use of force. Its goal is to prevent conflicts, resolve disputes, and promote global stability. The Security Council’s decisions are binding on all UN member states, making it a central authority for addressing threats to peace worldwide.