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Research Paper # 97959
The United Nations
A discussion as to whether or not the United Nations has been successful in furthering world peace.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages) |
5 sources |
APA | 2007
Paper Summary:
This paper takes a look at the United Nations and the success of the organization in maintaining world peace. According to the paper, the United Nations has failed miserably. This paper traces the long and regrettable history of the United Nations' failure in furthering world peace, explains the reasons for its failure ,and makes suggestions for improvement.From the Paper:
"Moreover, the very structure of the United Nations was such that it almost guaranteed paralysis. UN Security Council was the organ that was entrusted with the task of maintaining peace and security among nations. Its five permanent members --the US, USSR, Britain, France, China--were given veto powers, which enabled them to void any Security Council resolution irrespective of the extent of general support on any issue . Such powers, especially in the Cold War environment, meant that the two major adversarial powers for the first forty years of the United Nation's existence would never let a UN resolution pass, which was perceived to be against their respective strategic interest."Sample of Sources Used:
- "Charter of the United Nations." United Nations' Official Website. 2007. March 10, 2007. <http://www.un.org/aboutun/charter/index.html>
- Holmes, Kim R. "New World Disorder: A Critique of the United Nations." Journal of International Affairs. 46: 2, 1993. pp: 323-340
- Kant, Immanuel. "Perpetual Peace: A Philosophical Sketch." 1795. Mount Holyoke College. <http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/kant/kant1.htm>
- Mallaby, Sebastian. "Bound to Fail." Newsweek International, March 5, 2007 issue. <http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17311792/site/newsweek/>
- Slavin, Barbara and Bill Nichols. "Bolton a 'guided missile.'" USA TODAY. 11/30/2003. March 10, 2007 <http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2003-11-30-bolton-usat_x.htm>
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The United Nations (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 12, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-The-United-Nations/97959
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"The United Nations" 15 January 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-The-United-Nations/97959>
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