The United Nations in the 21st century
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The United Nations in the 21st century
（Dilemmas in world politics）
Westview Press, c2012
4th ed
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United Nations in the twenty-first century
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 309-318) and index
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Description
This popular text for courses on international organizations and international relations provides a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the United Nations, exploring the historical, institutional, and theoretical foundations of the UN as well as the political processes and issues facing the organization today. Thoroughly revised throughout, the fourth edition focuses on major events since 2006, including the influence of emerging powers such as China, India, and Brazil, the crisis in UN peacekeeping, and the continuing decline of the UN's relevance in international economic relations. This edition also includes a new chapter on the future of the United Nations, as well as new case studies on peacekeeping in the Democratic Republic of Congo, human trafficking, and the challenges of state building for human security in Haiti. Helpful student resources include the Charter of the United Nations, a list of acronyms, suggested resources for additional research and reading, and a glossary.
Table of Contents
1 The United Nations in World Politics The United Nations in World Politics: Vision and Reality Contending International Relations Theories Dilemmas the UN Faces in the 21st Century Conclusion 2 The Evolution of the United Nations System The League of Nations The Origins of the United Nations The Organization of the United Nations Persistent Organizational Problems and the Challenges of Reform Conclusion 3 Actors in the United Nations System The Role of States Coalitions, Blocs, and the Importance of Consensus The Secretary-General and the UN Secretariat as Key Actors Nonstate Actors: The Third UN Conclusion 4 Maintaining International Peace and Security Linking International Relations Theories Maintaining Peace and Security: The UN Charter and Its Evolution Mechanisms for Peaceful Settlement and Preventive Diplomacy Collective Security, Enforcement, and Sanctions Peacekeeping Humanitarian Intervention--R2P--Providing Human Security Arms Control and Disarmament Coping with Terrorism Future Challenges for the UN's Role in Peace and Security Conclusion 5 Economic Development and Sustainability The Organization of the UN System for Promoting Economic Development The UN and Evolving Ideas About Development The UN and Other Actors Lessons Learned The Persistent Dilemmas 6 Human Rights From the League of Nations to the United Nations UN Charter Principles and Organizational Structures The Role of the UN in Human Rights The Role of Nongovernmental Organizations Case Studies of the UN System in Action Evaluating the UN's Human Rights Record 7 Human Security: The Environment and Health An Expanded View of Security Protection of the Environment Health and Human Security Statebuilding for Human Security: The Case of Haiti Dilemmas in Human Security 8 Is There a Future for the United Nations? Does the UN Make a Difference? Lessons About What the UN Cannot Do Factors in UN Success and Failure Can the UN Be Reformed? Linking the UN to Global Governance
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