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This book chronicles the story of the United Nations under Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in the decade 2007-2016. Marcel Jesenský provides a compelling account of the organization's activities and Ban Ki-moon's role in reconciling the aims, principles and prerogatives of his office, the organization and its Charter with the demands, interests and power of the member states. Today, as never before, the concept of the post-World War II multilateral framework of international relations tries to harmonize the claims for its reform and re-evaluation with growing demands to manage the globalized world. This work, invaluable for readers interested in global governance, multilateral diplomacy, the United Nations and international relations, presents its subject in historical context and provides answers to assist its understanding.
List of contents
1 Introduction: I Will Not Ban Anything.- 2 Development for All: We Still Can.- 3 Climate Change: Future in Our Hands.- 4 Ebola Virus: A Test of Multilateralism.- 5 DRC: Enormous and Complex Expectations.- 6 Sudan - South Sudan - Darfur: On the Road to Lasting Peace.- 7 Afghanistan: Stories of Resilience and Accomplishment.- 8 Iraq: Trying to Turn a Page.- 9 Libya: What Went Wrong in 2011?.- 10 Syria: Khalas, Enough.- 11 Kosovo: Obviously a Delicate Matter.- 12 Georgia: A New Dividing Line.- 13 Ukraine: Time for Cool Heads to Prevail.- 14 Iran's Nuclear Program: A Triumph of Diplomacy.- 15 The Middle East Peace Process: A Can is Kicked Down an Endless Road.- 16 Conclusion: The United Nations Matters.
About the author
Marcel Jesenský, a former diplomat, teaches history and political science at the Université d'Ottawa and Carleton University, Canada. He is a specialist in international relations, foreign policy and diplomacy, the United Nations and global governance.
Summary
This book chronicles the story of the United Nations under Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in the decade 2007–2016. Marcel Jesenský provides a compelling account of the organization’s activities and Ban Ki-moon’s role in reconciling the aims, principles and prerogatives of his office, the organization and its Charter with the demands, interests and power of the member states. Today, as never before, the concept of the post–World War II multilateral framework of international relations tries to harmonize the claims for its reform and re-evaluation with growing demands to manage the globalized world. This work, invaluable for readers interested in global governance, multilateral diplomacy, the United Nations and international relations, presents its subject in historical context and provides answers to assist its understanding.
