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OverviewThe United Nations has a vast outreach through its many agencies, funds, and programs—but that very fact can make it difficult for ""outsiders"" to understand. Among the questions that arise: How can the UN promote human rights when its charter prohibits its intervention in the domestic affairs of sovereign states? Why do the five permanent members of the Security Council have veto power? Can a dysfunctional Security Council be circumvented? How is consensus on policy ever reached? Where does the money to run this enormous system come from? The list goes on. In response, this new text clearly explains the UN's history, functions, and day-to-day operations. Ranging from development to disarmament, from electoral assistance to finance, the authors unveil the processes involved as diplomats and practitioners navigate the challenges of serving the common good while balancing opposing interests. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jean E. KrasnoPublisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers Imprint: Lynne Rienner Publishers Weight: 0.272kg ISBN: 9781955055840ISBN 10: 195505584 Pages: 303 Publication Date: 22 February 2023 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews“A concise, thoughtful and surprisingly helpful addition to the literature.” — Herman T. Salton, International Affairs Author InformationJean E. Krasno is on the faculty of the Department of Political Science at the City College of New York (CCNY) and also a lecturer at Columbia University. Jacques Fomerand is assistant director of the UN Program of Occidental College; he also teaches at the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at CCNY. Kimberly Gamble-Payne is a lecturer in the Department of Global Health at George Washington University and in the MA program in international relations at CCNY.Therese Pearce Laanela is head of the Electoral Processes team at the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IIDEA). Wannes Lint has worked for the UN since 2013, focusing on intergovernmental affairs and governance and strategic planning. Bertrand Ramcharan held numerous high-level posts during his three decades with the UN, including service as director of the Department of Political Affairs and acting UN high commissioner for human rights. Randy Rydell is an executive advisor of Mayors for Peace, an international NGO headquartered in Japan. Massimo Tommasoli is director of global programmes at IIDEA as well as the institute's permanent observer at the UN. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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