Disarmament
Organisations
UN Security Council (UNSC)
The functions and powers of the Security Council, under the UN Charter, are, inter alia:
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to maintain international peace and security in accordance with the principles and purposes of the United Nations;
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to investigate any dispute or situation which might lead to international friction;
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to recommend methods of adjusting such disputes or the terms of settlement;
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to formulate plans for the establishment of a system to regulate armaments;
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to determine the existence of a threat to the peace or act of aggression and to recommend what action should be taken;
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to call on Members to apply economic sanctions and other measures not involving the use of force to prevent or stop aggression;
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to take military action against an aggressor.
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