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 amid a context of rising crises. Reflecting this new environment, The UN Security Council in the 21st Century provides a comprehensive look at the Security Council […]
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This book seeks to move the debate on Iraq toward a consideration of how Iraqis, with the help of the international community, can build an inclusive and enduring social contract amongst themselves.
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Drawing on unparalleled access to UN insiders, this book is essential to understanding the various roles played by the world’s central peace-making forum in one of the most persistent crises in international affairs.To view more information about the book from Oxford University Press, click here.
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Encyclopedic in scope and authoritative in analysis. Everyone who cares about the future role of the United Nations and the international rule of law will want to read this book. — John G. Ruggie, Harvard University
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Prevention of conflict is the first promise in the UN Charter, and yet, local parties, governments, and international organizations constantly betray it.Preventive action is at the center of international health policy and action, is vital to environmental improvements globally, and is accepted in many human rights treaties and in efforts to reduce the number and […]
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This path-breaking volume identifies the economic and social factors underlying the perpetuation of civil wars, exploring as well the economic incentives and disincentives available to international actors seeking to restore peace to war-torn societies.For more information on this book by Lynne Rienner Publishers, please click here.
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This unique and intriguing study examines how and why the UN Security Council took its decisions on Haiti, including authorization in July 1994 of the use of force by a US-led multinational coalition against the de facto regime.For more information on this book by Oxford University Press, please click here.
Read moreDebate continues over who should authorize, finance, and provide them with various forms of assistance. Outside of their benefits and drawbacks, it is clear that the coalitions pose particular challenges for…
The top Global Observatory reads of 2018 were dominated by two series: one on the controversial “Cruz report” on peacekeeping fatalities and injuries; and another on Secretary-General António Guterres’ Action for Peacekeeping (A4P) initiative aimed at reforming United Nations…
In the current context of increased securitization and a focus on…
Dr. Terry discusses the complexities of humanitarian relief and key findings from her research on when, why, and how…
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