The United Nations and the Maintenance of International Security: A Challenge to be Met Second Edition [Paperback]

James S. Sutterlin (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0275973042 | ISBN-13: 978-0275973049 | Publication Date: September 30, 2003 | Edition: 2

International security must be understood in much broader terms in the aftermath of the Cold War. This extensively revised edition retains the valuable descriptions and analyses of the United Nations' achievements and failures, while placing them in the context of the ever-broadening definition of international security and of changing attitudes toward national sovereignty and humanitarian intervention. In order to deal with the internal struggles that are now the prevalent form of conflict, it is necessary to allay the root causes of tensions within societies. Means of enforcement must be applied to prevent gross violations of human rights, including genocide. Sutterlin describes the background of innovations that recent crises have imposed on the UN. He analyzes how recent reforms have affected the UN's capacity to deal with the security problems of the new century. Peacekeeping, peace-enforcement, peace-building, and the application of sanctions all bring new challenges. In one chapter, Sutterlin focuses on the UN's experience in enforcing disarmament in Iraq. A new chapter details the impact of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction on UN policies and actions. This systematic presentation, using scholarly analysis and a practitioner's inside knowledge, provides a readable and challenging text for courses on the United Nations.

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Sutterlin presents a succinct analysis by a recognized practitioner and academic of the UN's handling of crises and conflicts in the post-Cold War period.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

JAMES S. SUTTERLIN is Lecturer and Fellow in UN Studies at Yale University and Adjunct Professor at Long Island University. He is the co-author, with Jean Krasno, of The United Nations and Iraq (Praeger, 2003).

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Praeger Paperback; 2 edition (September 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0275973042
• ISBN-13: 978-0275973049
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Authorative Book on the Work of the UN, October 22, 2008

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This review is from: The United Nations and the Maintenance of International Security: A Challenge to be Met Second Edition (Paperback)

James Sutterlin served for many years as a senior director with the UN headquarters in New York. He has worked alongside several UN Secretary-Generals. So I feel he is well qualified to know what he is talking about.

Mr. Sutterlin writes directly and with an authorative style on the UN's role in maintaining the balance of peace, in an often troubled world. He opens this book by acknowledging that with the end of the Cold War, the world has entered a new era in International relations and thus; security and peace issues that need to be confronted are now more complex than ever before.

His book looks at prevention of conflict, the use of military forces to enforce peace; stopping aggressive actions of states, building of peace and the emergence of terrorism and issues of weapons of mass destruction. The book also discusses the emergence of regional organisations such as: ASEAN, OAS, OAU (AU), the EU and NATO.Mr. Sutterlin concludes his excellent book by examining the post of the UN Secretary-General; with an informative insight into what has been described as the world's most difficult job.

In summary a first class book, which examines the various operations and involvement of the UN with international security. The author questions does the UN need to reassess itself in an ever-changing world? The world of today is, or course, completely different to the world of 63 years ago, when the UN first commenced its work. This book is an excellent reference for the student of the United Nations and its work with international security. Full of references and a good bibliography. The book was written in 2003 and a new, third edition would be welcome. Well done, James Sutterlin!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Kudos!, March 6, 2001

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This review is from: The United Nations and the Maintenance of International Security: A Challenge to Be Met (Hardcover)

This book is organized, well-written, and brilliant.