Mr. Colm Doyle:

One of the most critical distinctions between the two bodies – the General Assembly and the Security Council – is the Security Council’s exclusive right to authorise the use of force under Chapter 7. The Security Council has the power to determine when the use of force is necessary to maintain or restore international peace and security. This authority allows the council to authorise military interventions, no-fly zones and other coercive measures that require the deployment of military assets.