As the seat of power in the United Nations, the Security Council and its five permanent members have influence in every corner of the globe. Through an investigation into the Security Council's history and role at the UN, profiles of the five permanent members, and criticisms concerning it, students will understand how this central part of the United Nations wields so much power in the world.

The Evolution of the United Nations -- The Security Council and the UN Charter -- The Security Council's Critics -- The United States and the Security Council -- China and the Security Council -- France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the Security Council -- Time Line -- Series Glossary -- Further Research -- Index -- Picture Credits -- Biographies.