The Blue Helmets: A Review of United Nations Peace-keeping (Third Edition) provides a comprehensive overview of the history, development, and operations of United Nations peacekeeping missions around the world. Published by the United Nations Department of Public Information, this edition documents key peacekeeping activities, mandates, challenges, and outcomes from various UN missions. It high…
This biographical work by I. E. Levine tells the story of Dag Hammarskjöld, the second Secretary-General of the United Nations and one of the most influential figures in modern diplomacy. The book highlights his early life, intellectual background, and rise to international prominence. It examines his leadership in the UN, his efforts to promote peace and resolve global conflicts, and the idea…
This book examines France's role in the United Nations from 1945 to 1995. Under the coordination of André Lewin, various authors describe France's diplomatic contributions, foreign policy, role as a permanent member of the Security Council, and the dynamics of France's relationship with this international organization. With an introduction by Alain Juppé, the book provides a historical and an…
This book examines the relationship between Palestine and the United Nations (UN), and how the Palestinian issue has evolved in international forums from the mandate period to the modern era. Hazem Zaki Nuseibeh outlines various UN resolutions, the positions of member states, the dynamics of diplomacy, and international efforts to find a solution to the Palestine–Israel conflict. The book pro…
Study of the role of developed countries, the role of UN (UN and specialized agencies) and of nongovernmental organizations in providing emergency relief and food aid to alleviate hunger in Cambodia in 1979 - examines the functioning of responsible agencies in response to a disaster, the economic implications and political problems involved; discusses the conflict between politics and humanitar…
After grappling for two decades with the realities of the post-Cold War era, the UN Security Council must now meet the challenges of a resurgence of great power rivalry. Reflecting this new environment, The UN Security Council in the 21st Century provides a comprehensive view of the Council's internal dynamics, its role and relevance in world politics, and its performance in addressing today's …
This annual volume brings to the public the most accurate, complete, and timely information on the work of the United Nations. Designed to serve international affairs scholars and concerned citizens alike, each volume of Issues offers a comprehensive overview of the many and disparate activities of the entire U.N. system over the course of a year, placing them in the context of ongoing events. …
Contents: 1. Dispute settlement and decolonization 2. Arms control and disarmament 3. Economics and development 4. Global resource management 5. Human rights and social issues 6. Lega issues 7. Finance and administration.
Drawing on the Indonesian experience in 1997, this paper demonstrates the complexity of managing banking crises deals. It aims at deriving conclusions from this experience for other developing countries facing similar problems. The paper also refers to comparative experiences of other countries, in particular Malaysia and Thailand, examines the IMF programme and reveals its shortcomings. Th…
This paper discusses the trade-strategy options of low-income countries, the areas of greatest interest to developing countries, as well as those that are to pose the greatest difficulties, the question of how developing countries can enhance the effectiveness of their participation in the new Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations, and also makes some suggestions on how to change WTO governa…