The United Nations under Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, 1982-1991 / George J. Lankevich.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lankevich, George J., 1939-

Series:

Partners for peace ; v. 5.

Partners for peace ; 5

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pérez de Cuéllar, Javier, 1920-.

Pérez de Cuéllar, Javier.

United Nations--History.

United Nations.

World politics--1985-1995.

World politics.

History.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

viii, 327 pages : map, portrait ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2001.

Summary:

When Javier P rez de Cu llar was elected secretary-general of the United Nations few believed that the colorless Peruvian diplomat would be more than a temporary placeholder. Those perceptions appeared to be confirmed during 1982 when the UN was unable to intervene effectively in the Falklands War or prevent another outbreak of mideastern violence. P rez de Cu llar originally intended to serve only a single term, and had he done so the world would today be a more dangerous place. During P rez de Cu llar's second five year term (1986-1991), a series of successful operations in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Africa demonstrated that the UN could play an important role in international affairs. Almost totally lacking in personal charisma, he showed that the office of secretary-general was not impotent. He brought the UN closer to the dream of its founders than any other leader of the world body.

Contents:

1 Perez de Cuellar Takes Command 1

Appendix 1A The Fifth Secretary-General 18

2 Years of Discontent 23

Appendix 2A The United States Leaves UNESCO 48

3 Changing Tides 55

Appendix 3A The Waldheim Affair 80

4 Completing the Mission 85

Appendix 4A The UN and Lebanon Hostages 119

Chronology, 1981-1991 125

Appendix A United Nations Members 303

Appendix B Excerpt from the Charter of the United Nations 305.

Notes:

Series numbering on p. [4] of cover: no. 3.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-317) and index.

ISBN:

0810837021

OCLC:

46359498