Security Council Simulation — Glossary

A principal organ of the UN responsible for promoting international economic and social cooperation and development.

The five permanent members of the UN [Security Council](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/security-council): China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

A UN mission deploying military and civilian personnel to help maintain peace and security in conflict areas.

The five permanent members of the UN [Security Council](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/security-council) with veto power: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

A section in a resolution that provides background, context, and justification for the actions proposed in the operative clauses.

A UN Security Council body responsible for overseeing the implementation of [Sanctions Regimes](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/sanctions-regimes) against states or entities.

One of the six principal organs of the UN responsible for maintaining international peace and security with fifteen member states, including five permanent members with [Veto Power](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/veto-power).

A binding decision adopted by the [United Nations Security Council](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/united-nations-security-council) addressing issues of international peace and security.

The power of any of the five permanent members of the UN [Security Council](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/security-council) to unilaterally block the adoption of a substantive resolution.

A principal UN body responsible for maintaining international peace and security with the power to authorize military action.