The UN Charter gives the Security Council "primary responsibility" for international peace and security. Since 1990, the Council has dramatically increased its activity. It dispatches military operations, imposes economic sanctions, mandates arms inspections, and more. This section monitors the issues on the agenda of the Council, in a country-based approach.
Afghanistan
This page analyzes the involvement of the UN Security Council in Afghanistan, including the UN Assistance Mission (UNAMA).
Angola
This page looks at sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council from 1993 to 2002 in Angola, and the subsequent peace process in the country.
Burma/Myanmar
This page investigates the UN Security Council action on Burma/Myanmar following the government's repression of Buddhist monks during 2007.
Burundi
This page analyzes the UN Security Council action on Burundi, including the UN peacekeeping force (ONUB) and the UN Monitoring Office (BINUB).
Republic of Chad and the Central African Republic
This page provides information on UN Security Council action on the Republic of Chad and the Central African Republic. Articles in this section also look at how conflict in neighboring Darfur affects the two countries.
Democratic Republic of Congo
This page explores UN Security Council action on the Democratic Republic of Congo, including UN sanctions and the MONUC peacekeeping force. The section also looks at the role of natural resources in fueling conflict in the DRC and intervention in the country by Rwanda and Uganda.
East Timor
This page shows posted articles on the role of the Security Council in East Timor, including the UN stabilization force (UNMIT).
Ethiopia and Eritrea
This page looks at UN Security Council action on the border dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea, including the UN peacekeeping force (UNMEE).
Haiti
This page provides information on the UN Security Council action on Haiti, as well as information on the MINUSTAH peacekeeping force.
India and Pakistan
This page analyzes UN Security Council action on the regional dispute between India and Pakistan.
Iran
This page looks at UN Security Council sanctions against Iran.
Iraq
This page explores the occupation of Iraq; including the background to the war, thirteen years of UN sanctions and the importance of Iraq's huge oil resources.
Israel and Palestine
This page looks at Israel, Palestine and the occupied territories, exploring UN Security Council involvement and land and settlement issues in the region.
Ivory Coast
This page links to articles on UN Security Council action on Ivory Coast, including the UNOIC peacekeepers and peacebuilding efforts in the country.
Kosovo
This page explores the debate in the UN Security Council regarding the unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo, as well as the UN interim administration of the province.
Lebanon
This page analyzes the action of the UN Security Council on Lebanon, the relationship between Syria and Lebanon, and the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission established following an Israeli military intervention in the country in 1978.
Liberia
This page provides information on UN Security Council action on Liberia, including the progress of the UNMIL peacekeeping mission.
Libya
This page discusses UN Security Council sanctions against Libya from 1992-2003.
North Korea
This page looks at UN Security Council "targeted" sanctions against North Korea.
Rwanda
This page provides information on the UN Security Council action on Rwanda, including a link to and investigation of the failure by UN member states to prevent genocide in the country during 1994.
Sierra Leone
This page explores UN Security Council action on Sierra Leone, including the UNAMSIL peacekeeping mission.
Somalia
This page focuses on UN Security Council action on Somalia, including the AMISOM peacekeeping mission, and the role of the Transitional Federal Government in the country.
Sudan/Darfur
This page looks at UN Security Council action on Sudan, including the North/South peace process and the conflict in Darfur.
Uganda
This page analyzes the action of the Security Council in Uganda, including International Criminal Court proceedings against members of the Lord's Resistance Army.
Western Sahara
This page links to articles on Security Council action within Western Sahara, including on-going peace negotiations between Morocco and the Polisario Front, and the role of MINURSO peacekeepers.
