Security Council (UNSC)

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is a key part of the UN responsible for maintaining international peace and security. It has 15 member countries, including five permanent members with special voting powers—America, China, Russia, France, and the UK. The UNSC can authorize peacekeeping missions, impose sanctions, or approve the use of force to address conflicts. Decisions require nine votes, and some need all five permanent members to agree, giving them a veto power. Its goal is to prevent conflicts from escalating and to manage crises affecting global stability.