The United Nations is under scrutiny like never before: it is under constant attack from neoconservatives in President George W. Bush’s administration, and many of its own officials are under investigation for fraud some have been charged. In the midst of this controversy, a high-level panel, including former Australian Attorney-General Gareth Evans, has released a detailed set of proposals for reform, and that blueprint has been taken up by the Secretary-General, Kofi Annan.
