Synopses & Reviews
The UN was born out of the experiences of the Second World War, inspired by a liberal internationalist approach that believed in the possibility of progressive change in world politics. Yet the organization has often disappointed those who believed it could play a central role in promoting a more peaceful, secure and just world--Rwanda, Mogadishu and Sarajevo being recent cases in point. This book explores how the UN has influenced world politics, looking at why it was created, how it was affected by the Cold War, and how successive secretaries-general struggled to find a role for themselves.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 176-187) and index.
About the Author
Stephen Ryan is Senior Lecturer in the School of History, Philosophy and Politics at the University of Ulster.
Table of Contents
Creation * Paralysis? The UN and the Cold War * Finding a Role: The UN 1945-1981 * Fall and Rise: The UN in the 1980s * Spreading Disillusionment * The "Advancement of All Peoples": The UN and Welfare Internationalism * Conclusion: New Horizons and Old Restrictions
Creation * Paralysis? The UN and the Cold War * Finding a Role: The UN 1945-1981 * Fall and Rise: The UN in the 1980s * Spreading Disillusionment * The "Advancement of All Peoples": The UN and Welfare Internationalism * Conclusion: New Horizons and Old Restrictions