The United Nations General Assembly is arguably the most important
discussion forum in global politics. This is a concise and
accessible introduction to its history, organization and politics.
Examining the development of the Assembly as a forum for improving
international cooperation, this study details its development of
shared norms and goals in the political context of the immediate
post-World War II era. The Assembly has had to adapt quickly to the
Cold War, the South-North contentions over development, the
dissolution of the Soviet bloc and the rise in concern about
terrorism. This study also presents a fascinating look ahead to
three potential futures: a world of states, a world government, and
a world of network governance. To flourish in any of these contexts
it shows how the practices of the institution will require
considerable change. The common criticisms of the Assembly are also
covered in depth, such as that it is just a talking shop; that it
is hamstrung by the Security Council and that it benefits the rich
at the expense of the poor. This is an ideal book for students of
the United Nations, international organizations and global
governance.
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