Summary
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The study of international politics has become truly global in nature and scope, as the world stands politically organized in nearly two hundred nation states at the beginning of the second decade of the 21st century. The globalization of political economies and the ‘internationalization’ of the nation state system is the most characteristic feature of the 21st century.
This book provides a roadmap that can orient the reader towards the main concepts, theories and issues in world politics today necessitating explorations in ‘new theorizing’, thus making the study of global politics a much more exciting and absorbing project than ever before. Every effort has been made to understand the ‘new’ vocabulary, concepts, debates and discourses in the theory and practice of international relations and global politics today.
Each chapter provides an analytical overview of the issues addressed, identifies the central actors and perspectives, outlines past progress and future prospects. Model questions and suggestions for further reading additionally enrich the text.
The United Nations: Changing Role
The United Nations: Changing Role
Learning Objectives
- To understand the historical evolution of the United Nations (UN) since 1945
- To examine the structure and functions of its main organs
- To revisit the UN role in the maintenance of international security, human rights, socio-economic development and humanitarian intervention
- To trace the substantive achievements and the limitations to UN action besides examining major proposals for reform of the organization
Abstract
This chapter traces the historical evolution of the United Nations (UN) and the changes and challenges that it has faced since its establishment in 1945. The UN is a multinational voluntary organization, premised on the notion that states are the primary units in the international system. This article looks at the major functions of the UN in the spheres ...
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