The United Nations and the Maintenance of International Security
A Challenge to be Met

An analysis of the UN's handling of crises and conflicts in the post-Cold War period, this title shows how recent reforms have affected the UN's capacity to deal with the security problems of the 21st century, and how peace-keeping and the application of sanctions bring new challenges.

This systematic presentation, using scholarly analysis and a practitioner's inside knowledge, should provide a readable and challenging text for courses on the United Nations.

Old principles, new realities
preventing conflict
military force in the service of peace: peacekeeping in intrastate conflict
repelling aggression and enforcing peace
building peace
terrorism and weapons of mass destruction
the potential of regional organizations
the powers and responsibilities of the UN Secretary-General
the challenge for governments and peoples.