Mingst, Karen A., 1947-

The United Nations in the twenty-first century / Karen A. Mingst and Margaret P. Karns. - 3rd ed. - Boulder, Colo. : Westview Press, 2006. - xvi, 304 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - Dilemmas in world politics .

Previous eds. published under title: The United Nations in the post-cold war era. Boulder, Colo. : Westview Press, 1995, and 2000.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The United Nations in world politics -- The evolution of the United Nations system -- Actors in the UN system -- Peace and security : international organizations as venues for security, economic development, and sustainability -- Human rights -- Human security : the environment and health -- The future of the United Nations.

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United Nations.


International cooperation.
International relations.
Security, International.

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