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The Structure and Function of the United Nations

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The United Nations Security Council has five permanent members (China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US), each holding veto power, meaning any one of them can block a resolution even if all other 14 members support it.

Why this is interesting

You see the UN flag at international summits, but have you ever wondered how nearly 200 countries with vastly different interests manage to make decisions together? The answer lies in a carefully designed structure that balances power and cooperation.