Background and creation
In the century prior to the UN's creation, several international treaty organizations and conferences had … See more

Permanent members
The Security Council's five permanent members, below, have the power to veto any substantive … See more

Article 29 of the Charter provides that the Security Council can establish subsidiary bodies in order to perform its functions. This authority is also … See more

In examining the first sixty years of the Security Council's existence, British historian Paul Kennedy concludes that "glaring failures had not only accompanied the UN's many … See more

The UN's role in international collective security is defined by the UN Charter, which authorizes the Security Council to investigate any … See more

Unlike the General Assembly, the Security Council is not bound to sessions. Each Security Council member must have a representative … See more

After approval by the Security Council, the UN may send peacekeepers to regions where armed conflict has recently ceased or paused to … See more