“Global problems will not be solved by one power calling the shots. He said that the UN Security Council is the only body with the authority to legally authorize the use of force to address threats to international peace and security. Guterres asserted that the Security Council’s authority to authorize force under international law is unique and mandated by the UN Charter. The UN chief cautioned that the international rule of law is being undermined, with increased disregard for the UN Charter and international law. We are pushing for peace — just and sustainable peace rooted in international law.