Collective Security and Peacekeeing
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An analysis of the main ideas behind the UN’s founding “to eliminate the scourge of war,” the primary purpose for the world organization, and of the adaptation through an unusual military conflict management device during the Cold War, known as “Chapter VI-and-a-½.” The volume will trace the evolution of ideas and thinking, touching upon:
 

  • The Charter regime as distinct from the League of Nations, in theory and practice, as an alternative to war.
  • The ad hoc development of chapter VI-and-a-½  “peacekeeping” during the Cold War.
  • The evolution of ideas on disarmament, an early 20th century idea transformed by nuclear weapons.
  • The role of key individuals (The secretaries-general and others like Ralph Bunche, Lester Pearson, Inge Thorsson and throughout, Brian Urquhart).
  • The transformation of demand for UN services in internal conflicts of the 1990s, including the impact of globalization on resource distribution and marginalization.
  • Chapter VIII and the use of regional organizations as sub-contractors.
  • An Agenda for Peace and the future of UN peace operations.



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