Säkerhetsrådet

Säkerhetsrådet is the Swedish term for the United Nations Security Council. It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, established by the UN Charter in 1945. Its primary responsibility is the maintenance of international peace and security. The Council is composed of fifteen members, five of which are permanent members with veto power: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The remaining ten members are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms.

The Säkerhetsrådet has the authority to make binding decisions, known as resolutions, which member states are obligated to implement. Its powers include investigating disputes, recommending terms of settlement, imposing sanctions, and authorizing the use of force. The Council plays a crucial role in de-escalating conflicts, deploying peacekeeping operations, and addressing various global security challenges. Decisions on substantive matters require an affirmative vote of at least nine members, including the concurring votes of all five permanent members. Procedural matters can be decided by a simple majority. The Council's actions are fundamental to the UN's mission of preventing war and fostering cooperation among nations.