What is the security council of the united nations?

UN Security Council membership in 2008 The Council is composed of five permanent members -- China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States -- and ten non-permament members. Current list (with years of term's end): Belgium (2008); Burkina Faso (2009); Coasta Rica (2009); Croatia (2009); Indonesia (2008); Itay (2008); Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (2009); Panama (2008); South Africa (2008) Vietnam (2009. Please check the realted Links for more information.