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OverviewThis volume seeks to contribute to the late-20th-century discussion of a constitutional reform of the United Nations, a discussion rekindled by the end of the Cold War and the significant involvement of the UN in international peacemaking and peacekeeping since the Kuwait crisis. The work focuses upon the Security Council, its composition and possible enlargement, its decision-making process and competences, and its relationship with the General Assembly and the International Court of Justice. Particular regard is given to the right of veto of the permanent members of the Security Council, which is seen as the central and most problematic, feature of the present constitution of the UN. The study includes a detailed record of the historical and ideological origins of the veto at the end of World War II. The text describes and analyzes the reform discussion as it has taken place at the UN since 1991. The different proposals made by governments, NGOs and individual scholars are evaluated by applying a number of standards and concepts ensuing from a perception of the UN Charter as constitution of the International community. The study seeks to advance a comprehensive constitutional theory of the UN and redefine the place of the Charter in contemporary international law. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bardo FassbenderPublisher: Kluwer Law International Imprint: Kluwer Law International Volume: 32 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 1.800kg ISBN: 9789041105929ISBN 10: 9041105921 Pages: 424 Publication Date: 01 April 1998 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock  The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviews'In the preface, Fassbender quotes Inis Claude, saying 'The scholar's proper role is less to answer questions than to question answers.' By presenting a coherent model of a truly constitutional reading of the Charter, Fassbender exceeds this goal by far. But at the same time, he has also exposed the profound difficulties that such a reading of the Charter entails.' Andreas L. Paulas, European Journal of International Law, 1999. `Its wide range of subjects treated and its progressive qualification of the role of the United Nations Charter make it a valuable contribution to the legal discussion of the present shape of the international community.' Christian Tams, German Yearbook of International Law, 1998. `The Author has tackled a complex problem and in doing so has come up with a thought provoking argument that he applies consistently. As such the work is a valuable addition to any collection related to the United Nations.' Leiden Journal of International Law, 13 (2000). ' In the preface, Fassbender quotes Inis Claude, saying 'The scholar's proper role is less to answer questions than to question answers.' By presenting a coherent model of a truly constitutional reading of the Charter, Fassbender exceeds this goal by far. But at the same time, he has also exposed the profound difficulties that such a reading of the Charter entails.'<br>Andreas L. Paulas, European Journal of International Law,1999. <br> Its wide range of subjects treated and its progressive qualification of the role of the United Nations Charter make it a valuable contribution to the legal discussion of the present shape of the international community.' <br>Christian Tams, German Yearbook of International Law,1998. <br> The Author has tackled a complex problem and in doing so has come up with a thought provoking argument that he applies consistently. As such the work is a valuable addition to any collection related to the United Nations.' <br> Leiden Journal of International Law, 13 (2000). Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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