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The United Nations: A Very Short Introduction

by Hanhim

The UN’s ambitions and limits

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The UN’s ambitions and limits

Jussi Hanhimäki traces the United Nations from its origins and the League of Nations through its modern structure, including agencies such as UNESCO and UNICEF. The book examines the organization’s work in international peace and security, human rights, international law, and socio-economic development, weighing achievements against failures. Its second edition adds examples of Security Council activity and peacekeeping, and surveys the Council’s involvement in crises including Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine, Libya, and Syria. The organizing question is how far the UN’s capabilities can meet its broad ambitions—and what challenges shape its future role.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers seeking a compact introduction to the UN’s history and structure.
  • Those interested in peacekeeping, human rights, international law, and the Security Council.
  • Students or general readers exploring intergovernmental organizations and global affairs.

Themes

International cooperationPeace and securityHuman rights and international lawThe limits of institutional powerSocio-economic development

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After seven decades of existence has the UN become obsolete? Is it ripe for retirement? As Jussi Hanhim
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