Routledge - The Rule of Law in the UN Security Council

Explore the legal foundations of global governance with this specialized text from the Routledge Research in International Law series. The United Nations Security Council holds the unique authority under the UN Charter to maintain international peace, authorize military interventions, and impose sanctions. However, the processes behind these major decisions often remain unclear to the public and the legal community. This book examines the decision-making processes of the Security Council, addressing long-standing questions regarding political bias and transparency. While the rule of law has been a topic on the Security Council agenda for over a decade, this work turns the focus inward to analyze how these legal principles apply to the body itself. It provides a deep look into the mechanics of the only international entity with the power to legally mandate military action and international sanctions.