United Nations Security Council
Before the establishment of the United Nations, the international community had made various attempts to foster peace and cooperation amid numerous conflicts. The century leading up to the UN's founding saw the inception of several international treaty organizations and conferences aimed at regulating disputes between nations. Among these, the International Committee of the Red Cross played a vital role in humanitarian efforts, while the Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907 set important legal frameworks for warfare and conflict resolution. The aftermath of World War I prompted further initiatives, leading to the establishment of the League of Nations during the Paris Peace Conference. While the League facilitated some successes in mediating territorial disputes and constructing international systems for issues such as postal services, aviation, and narcotics control, it ultimately fell short of its objectives, particularly regarding representation and enforcement....