Under the Charter, the Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It has 15 Members, and each Member has one vote. Under the Charter ...

The UN Security Council (UNSC) is the primary body responsible ... Despite its critical role, the UNSC faces criticism for its structure and frequent use of vetoes, which often hinder effective ...

Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia began to assume responsibilities as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. Their two-year term officially started on January 1.

“The realignment of the Security Council’s composition remains essential, as the current structure fails to reflect the modern geopolitical realities,” he said, also noting that veto power often ...