Glimpse at U.N. Security Council
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Here is a look at the 15 members of the U.N. Security Council.
There are five permanent members with veto power:
-- The United States
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-- China
-- Britain
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There are 10 members selected by regional groups for two-year terms. They do not have veto power:
-- Bulgaria
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-- Colombia
-- Guinea
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-- Mauritius
-- Mexico
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-- Singapore
-- Syria
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The presidency of the Security Council rotates every month in alphabetical order. Bulgaria is the current president.
A resolution requires a minimum of nine "yes" votes and no veto by a permanent member.