Reforming the United Nations : The Quiet Revolution / edited by Joachim Müller.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Müller, Joachim W., editor.

Series:

Reforming the United Nations ; Volume 4.

Reforming the United Nations Series ; Volume 4

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United Nations--Reorganization.

United Nations.

United Nations--Management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (968 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

The Hague, The Netherlands : Kluwer Law International, [2001]

Summary:

This book, edited by Joachim Muller, provides a comprehensive analysis of the reform initiatives within the United Nations during the period from 1996 to 2000. It focuses on the 'Quiet Revolution' led by Kofi Annan, which aimed to fundamentally transform the organization to enhance its effectiveness and efficiency. The text offers detailed insights into the history of UN reforms, highlighting the challenges and proposals from diverse stakeholders. It discusses the United Nations' need to adapt to the changing global political climate and reassess its goals and structures to maintain relevance. The book is intended for policymakers, scholars, and anyone interested in international relations and organizational reform. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Title Page

Copyright Page

FOREWORD

PREFACE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

PART I: REFORMING THE UNITED NATIONS: THE QUIET REVOLUTION

1. PREVIOUS REFORM EFFORTS, 1950-1996

1.1 THE COLD WAR PERIOD, 1950-1967

1.2 FOCUS ON DEVELOPMENT, 1967-1970

1.3 THE NORTH-SOUTH CONFLICT, 1970-1980

1.4 DECLINING FAITH IN MULTILATERALISM, 1978-1984

1.5 PROPOSALS FOR FUNDAMENTAL REFORM, 1980-1984

1.6 EMPHASIS ON IMPROVING EFFICIENCY, 1984-1987

1.7 END OF THE COLD WAR AND REDISCOVERY OF THE UNITED NATIONS, 1987-1990

1.8 THE CONCERNS OF THE SOUTH, 1987-1990

1.9 PREPARING FOR A NEW SECRETARY-GENERAL, 1990-1991

1.10 SECRETARY-GENERAL BOUTROS BOUTROS-GHALI AND AN AGENDA FOR PEACE, 1992

1.11 REASSESSMENT, 1993-1994

1.12 TOWARDS AN AGENDA FOR DEVELOPMENT, 1993-1994

1.13 TOWARDS A REFORM OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL, 1992-1996

1.14 PREPARING FOR THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED NATIONS, 1994-1995

1.15 FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED NATIONS, 1995-1996

2. NEW REFORM INITIATIVES, 1996-2000

2.1 PREPARING FOR THE NEW SECRETARY-GENERAL AND THE CONCLUSION OF EARLIER REFORM EFFORTS, 1996-1997

Paul Kennedy and Bruce Russet/Reforming the United Nations, September 1995 (document 1)

Nordic United Nations Reform Project in the Economic and Social Fields, December 1996 (document 3)

General Assembly/Agenda for Development, June 1997 (document 5)

General Assembly/Strengthening of the United Nations System, July 1997 (document 7)

General Assembly/Supplement to an Agenda for Peace, September 1997 (document 9) Generated by AI.

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Print version: Müller, Joachim Reforming the United Nations

ISBN:

9789004482012

OCLC:

1291315605