UN Member States

• UN is made up of 193 sovereign Member States who discuss common problems and vote on major issues.

• The Member States work together as a universal and impartial international organization.

• South Sudan becomes newest UN Member State on 14/07/2011

Summary:

• Peacekeeping is one of many tools avaiable for the security council and the international community for maintaining peace and security

• The security council must authorize the use of force

• Three types of mandate:traditional/multi-dimentional/transitional