The United Nations, Peace and Security - From Collective Security to the Responsibility to Protect (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)

Ending humanitarian atrocities has become as important for the United Nations as preventing interstate war. This book examines the transformation of UN operations, analysing its changing role and structure. Ramesh Thakur asks why, when and how force may be used, and argues that the growing gulf between legality and legitimacy is evidence of an eroded sense of international community. He considers the tension between the United States, with its capacity to use force and project power, and the United Nations, as the centre of the international law enforcement system. He asserts the central importance of the rule of law and a rules-based order focused on the United Nations as the foundation of a civilised system of international relations. This book will be of interest to students of the United Nations and international organisations in politics, law and international relations departments, as well as policymakers in governmental and non-governmental international organisations.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2016
Authors:	Ramesh Thakur
Dimensions:	235 x 158 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	444
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-107-17694-2
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Peace studies > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > International institutions > United Nations & UN agencies
LSN:	1-107-17694-8
Barcode:	9781107176942

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