Although the current trend in U.S. policy-making circles is moving away from unilateral international action, in the future it will remain important to have the ability to act unilaterally in a crisis -- or when retaliating against the increasing phenomenon of state- sponsored terrorism.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

Security Council members have unanimously backed a Russian-sponsored resolution to intensify the international battle against terrorism.

CNN: U.N. council unites on terror