The Security Council is the principal organ of the

United Nations, responsible for maintaining

international peace and security.

 

Composed of

fifteen members, it has the power to impose

sanctions, authorize military force, and set up

peacekeeping operations. The Security Council

meets regularly to address threats to international

peace and security, including issues such as

terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and humanitarian

crises. Its decisions are binding on all UN member

states, making it a powerful and influential body in

the global community.