The new edition of this accessible introduction to the important
role of the United Nations Secretary-General continues to offer a
keen insight into the United Nations the Secretariat and its head,
the Secretary-General, summing up the history, structure, strengths
and weaknesses, and continuing operations of an ever-present global
institution.
Behind the public face of the Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon and
his predecessors, an active corps of officials and advisers face
ceaseless pressures and challenges. This clear and concise
introduction examines both the solid and substantive work of the UN
s permanent staff and the role of the Secretary-General in policy
development.
The 2nd edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to
reflect:
- the retirement of Kofi Annan and the appointment of Ban Ki-moon
as the new UN Secretary General
- the withdrawal of John Bolton as permanent representative of
the United States and the consequent softening of the approach of
his government to the UN
- developments in the global economy and international security
dilemmas
- the change of administration in the United States.
Written by a recognized authority on the subject, this book
continues to be the ideal interpretative introduction for students
of the UN, international organizations and global governance.
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