an international organisation comprising most countries in the world which aims to promote peace, security and international cooperation

the UN Security Council is made up of 15 members, five permanent and 10 rotating; it is primarily responsible for international peace and security

the main meeting of all UN Member States where each has one vote to discuss global issues and suggest actions

the five nations who permanently sit on the UN Security Council; they have the power to veto UN actions and decisions

the right to reject a decision or proposal

What is the UK's role in the United Nations?

Citizenship

What is the UK's role in the Commonwealth?

What is the UK's role in the World Trade Organization?

What is the UK's role in international courts?

What is the UK’s role in NATO?

Is the UK still an important international power?

Pupils consider the role the UK plays in Europe and the wider world, exploring organisations such as the United Nations and WTO and examining what role the UK has in global problems.

How does the UK play a role in the international community?

a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries, many of which were formerly colonised as part of the British Empire

a collection of territories, countries or nations governed by a single power, often through political, economic or military control

a group who have a shared interest or aims who voluntarily come together to pursue common goals

the action of buying and selling goods and services

an international organisation which deals with the global rules of trade between nations

a set of international rules that limit the effects of armed conflict and ensure people, especially civilians, are treated fairly during war

a permanent international court established to investigate, prosecute and try individuals accused of the most serious crimes against humanity

an international court that ensures Council of Europe Member States respect the rights and guarantees outlined in the European Convention on Human Rights

an agreement or partnership between different countries; it usually involves mutual defence

an international military defence organisation comprising of different countries who work together to try to settle disputes amongst nations

the idea that countries agree to defend each other if any one of them is attacked; this is a key principle of NATO

the power to affect or change someone's thoughts, actions or decisions

the ability of a state to influence other states through coercion, often using military or economic means

the ability to influence others through attraction and persuasion rather than coercion or force

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