UN: A National Perspective

UN has come a long way in facilitating global governance since its inception on June 26, 1945 as the international body. And in present world order UN has made itself indispensable. 50 years of its longevity and survival have attracted enormous global attention. An assessment of the evolved structure and function of this international organization would be very timely, so as to suggest possible reforms in near future, probably a reorganization of this institution for increasing its future credibility and role towards creating a new world order by the 21st century. The salient features discussed in the present book is: Major Conflicts Around the World, Preventive Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution; Foundation of Global Peace and Human Rights: UN Perspective; UN Intervention and Peace Enforcement; Peace-making and Peace-keeping: A Regional Focus; Peace-keeping: A National Perspective. Besides its academic value, the book will prove most informative and useful for the personnel concerned with administration of international political and socio-economic affairs, diplomats, human rights activists.