The United Nations Security Council

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of six main bodies of the United Nations, responsible for maintaining international peace and security. It has 15 members: five permanent members with veto power (the U.S., UK, France, Russia, and China) and ten rotating elected members. The Council can impose sanctions, authorize military actions, and establish peacekeeping missions. Its decisions are binding for all UN member states. The UNSC aims to prevent conflicts, respond to crises, and promote stability worldwide, acting as a central authority in addressing global security challenges.