What Does the U.N. Security Council Do?

What does the United Nations Security Council, the principal global body for maintaining international peace and security, do?

This article was originally published on CFR.org and updated by NBC News

The United Nations Security Council is the principal global body for maintaining international peace and security, but it has long faced calls for reforms—including greater regional representation and expanded membership—to better address modern challenges.

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