- The Security Council is one of the six organs of the UN and is responsible for maintaining international peace and security
Membership
- It consists of 15 members: 5 permanent members (P5) with veto power—China, France, Russia, the UK, and the USA—and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms.
- General Assembly
- Security Council
- Economic and Social Council
- Trusteeship Council (Suspended)
- International Court of Justice
Features of the Security Council
- Each Member has one vote. The permanent members have veto powers, which means they can override decisions taken by their vote.
- All member States under the UN are obligated to comply with security council decisions.
- The Security Council can resort to imposing sanctions or even authorize the use of force to maintain or restore international peace and security.
- Non Security Council may participate, without a vote, in its discussions when the council considers that country’s interests are affected.
Source: The Hindu