Topic

United Nations

Understand how the United Nations works, what its institutions do and how international cooperation is shaped through the UN system.

A multilateral assembly chamber prepared for international delegates

An international security council chamber prepared for a meeting

Featured insight

What Is the UN Security Council and How Does It Work?

What is the UN Security Council? Learn how the UNSC works, who its 15 members are, how the veto works, and its role in sanctions, peacekeeping and international security.6 min read

Delegates meeting in a modern multilateral assembly hall

United Nations

What Is the United Nations and What Does It Actually Do?

What is the United Nations and how does it work? Understand what the UN does, its role in international peace, diplomacy, human rights, humanitarian aid and global cooperation.5 min read