The United Nations and Global Security

by Price, Richard M.; Zacher, Mark W.

• ISBN13: 9781403963901
• ISBN10: 1403963908
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-03-18
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Summary

The United Nations is among the most important international organizations. But is it only a talking shop? Or does it have a role, as forum, vehicle, or actor, in addressing the most important security issues facing the world today? In this collection top international scholars examine the role of the UN in preventing international and civil violence, arms control, deterring and reversing aggression, and addressing humanitarian crises. The chapters are concise while providing depth of understanding of the issues, positions, and problems facing the United Nations and its member states in grappling with increased opportunities and threats.

Author Biography

Richard M. Price is Associate Professor of Political Science, University of British Columbia.
Mark W. Zacher is Professor of Political Science and Research Director, Center of International Relations, University of British Columbia.

Table of Contents

Foreword	vi
Acknowledgements	viii
Preface	ix
PART I: ARMS CONTROL	1	(56)
1. The UN and Debates Over Weapons of Mass Destruction	3	(18)
Nina Tannenwald
2. Facing the Challenge of Small Arms: The UN and Global Security Governance	21	(18)
Keith Krause
3. Improving the Effectiveness of UN Arms Embargoes	39	(18)
W. Andy Knight
PART II: CONFLICT PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION	57	(36)
4. When Aspiration Exceeds Capability: The UN and Conflict Prevention	59	(16)
Andrew Mack and Kathryn Furlong
5. Can the UN Still Mediate?	75	(18)
Fen Osler Hampson
PART III: REVERSING, DETERRING, AND PUNISHING AGGRESSIONS	93	(46)
6. Another Reluctant Belligerent: The United Nations and the War on Terrorism	95	(14)
Edward C. Luck
7. UN Sanctions: A Glass Half-Full?	109	(14)
Andrew Mack and Asif Khan
8. International Tribunals and the Criminalization of International Violence	123	(16)
Joanne Lee and Richard Price
PART IV: THE UN AND INTERVENTION	139	(70)
9. From Peace-keeping to Peace-building: The United Nations and the Challenge of Intrastate War	141	(20)
Allen G. Sens
10. Refugee Protection and State Security: Towards a Greater Convergence	161	(10)
Gil Loescher
11. Authorizing Humanitarian Intervention	171	(22)
Jennifer M. Welsh
12. Developing Countries and the Intervention-Sovereignty Debate	193	(16)
Ramesh Thakur
PART V: INSTITUTIONAL REFORM	209	(52)
13. The Conundrums of International Power Sharing: The Politics of Security Council Reform	211	(16)
Mark W. Zacher
14. The UN, Regional Organizations, and Regional Conflict: Is There a Viable Role for the UN?	227	(18)
Brian L. Job	245	(1)
15. Human Security: An Opening for UN Reform	245	(16)
Lloyd Axworthy
PART VI: CONCLUSIONS	261	(12)
16. The League of Nations Redux?	263	(10)
Richard Price
Abbreviations	273	(4)
Notes on Contributors	277	(4)
Index	281