International Organizations : Principles and Issues

This comprehensive historical, institutional and functional/programmatic analysis of the development of contemporary international organizations in all forms, examines the activities of salient regional organizations and non-governmental organizations, as well as multinational corporations. Focusing on major principles, organizational characteristics, functions, and activities of the United Nations and UN system, the book strikes a balance between comprehensive coverage of the problems, inquiries, and decisions that face these organizations, with concise, accessible coverage of the subject. The volume addresses the league of nations, the genesis of the United Nations, basic principles, organization, structure and operations of the UN, peaceful settlement of disputes, collective security and peacekeeping, the search for justice under law, controlling the instruments of war, varieties of regionalism, globalization, transnational relations and international organization, promoting economic welfare, managing global resources, promoting social progress, human rights, international administration and international organization in retrospect and prospect, For individuals interested in international affairs and organizations.

This is the only book on the market that includesextensive material on intergovernmental, regional, and privateorganizations, but also deals with the many significant internationaldevelopments affecting international organizations in the past five years.Gives comprehensive coverage of philosophy, principles,background, and issues of every type of international and transnationalorganization. Discusses recent developments in Cambodia, Central America,Somalia, Iraq, Bosnia, and other countries as they relate tointernational organizations. Reflects increase in U.N. peacekeepingoperations. Discusses the “sustainable development” emphasis inNorth-South relations.