The United Nations in the 21st Century provides a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the United Nations, exploring the historical, institutional, and theoretical foundations of the UN. This popular text for courses on international organizations and international relations also discusses the political complexities facing the organization today.

Thoroughly revised throughout, the fifth edition focuses on major trends since 2012, including changing power dynamics, increasing threats to peace and security, and the growing challenges of climate change and sustainability. It examines the proliferating public-private partnerships involving the UN and the debates over reforming the Security Council and the Secretary-General selection process. This edition also includes new case studies on peacekeeping and the use of force in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mali, transnational terrorism and the emergence of ISIS, the Security Council's failure to act in Syria, the Syrian and global refugee/migrant crisis, and the conclusion of the Millennium Development Goals and framing of the Sustainable Development Goals.

About the Author
Karen A Mingst

Reviews
Praise for Prior Editions "The authors present a solid case that unless the UN reforms to meet 'the demands for governance and the challenges of diminished sovereignty...' it will become increasingly irrelevant... [The book] provides ample information on the dynamics of the 21st century world politics that have shaped the role of the UN." --International Journal on World Peace "This text presents a comprehensive study of the prospects and challenges for the United Nations in the twenty-first century. It is essential reading for anyone interested in international organization and global politics. The accessible and engaging writing makes it ideal for classroom use." --Meena Bose, Hofstra University "...The United Nations in the 21st Century provides a thorough and accessible overview of the world's preeminent international organization. It is updated to include the most recent global challenges, from terrorism to piracy to global warming, and to reflect the importance of new players on the international scene. Mingst and Karns provide historical background and a detailed description of the UN system's many institutions and actors. I have used earlier editions for my undergraduate courses and am eager to adopt this new-and-improved version." --Alexander Thompson, Ohio State University



Book Information
ISBN 9780813349640
Author Karen A. Mingst
Format Paperback
Page Count 402
Imprint Westview Press Inc
Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
Weight(grams) 580g