Leimbach (publications director, United Nations Association of the USA) brings together writings by journalists, policy experts, and scholars describing the major issues that concern the United Nations and frequently advocating for their own preferred policy approaches and solutions. The 53 writings are presented in sections concerned with maintaining international security; efforts for peace; protecting the environment; humanitarian assistance, economic growth, and the Millennium Development Goals; protecting and advancing human rights; promotion of international justice and the rule of law; and United Nations organizational reform. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Essays by experts on global issues — international security, peacekeeping, climate change, humanitarian and development aid and human rights — facing the United Nations.

For more than two decades, UNA-USA's annual publication, A Global Agenda, Issues Before the General Assembly of the United Nations, has served as the ultimate authority on the full spectrum of UN activity, including: the Security Council, General Assembly, Specialized Agencies, and more. Redesigned in 2003, the publication features a new and improved format, essays, expert commentaries, and a reference section.