United Nations Security Council Elections

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The United Nations General Assembly elected Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia to the U.N. Security Council for two-year terms starting on Jan. 1, 2025. The Security Council is the only U.N. body that can make legally binding decisions such as imposing sanctions and authorizing use of force.

Key Points

  • The U.N. Security Council is responsible for making legally binding decisions on international peace and security
  • Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia were elected to the Security Council for two-year terms
  • Seats on the Security Council are allocated to ensure geographical representation

Pros

  • Important decisions on international peace and security are made by the U.N. Security Council
  • Geographical representation is ensured in the allocation of seats

Cons

  • Candidates need to win support of more than two-thirds of the General Assembly, which can be challenging