Showing papers by "Thomas G. Weiss published in 1994"
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20 Sep 1994
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors trace the development of the United Nations from its historical foundations to its expanding role in the post-Cold War world, and make recommendations for improved UN performance in the future.
Abstract: Since the end of the Cold War, the United Nations has been presented with dramatic changes in the world's political arena. In this book the authors trace the development of the UN, from its historical foundations to its expanding role in the post-Cold War world. It covers the structure and function of the UN, how it operates and its relationships with other institutions. Drawing on insights from their practical experience as well as academic experience with the UN, the authors show how the organization has influenced three key areas - security, human rights and sustainable development, and they make recommendations for improved UN performance in the future.
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TL;DR: In this article, what lessons should policy makers, particularly those at United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York and those of the Clinton administration in Washington, be taking away from the military, humanitarian, and diplomatic dilemmas in the former Yugoslavia?
Abstract: What lessons should policy makers, particularly those at United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York and those of the Clinton administration in Washington, be taking away from the military, humanitarian, and diplomatic dilemmas in the former Yugoslavia? Specifically, what have we learned about moral choice as it pertains to recent UN activities? What in fact are the moral choices, and how might they be framed by those in power to make decisions?
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TL;DR: The intervention: Whither the United Nations? The Washington Quarterly: Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 109-128 as mentioned in this paper, was published in 1994, and was the first publication of the intervention book.
Abstract: (1994). Intervention: Whither the United Nations? The Washington Quarterly: Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 109-128.
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TL;DR: The UN has begun to be called upon to provide a combination of military, administrative and humanitarian assistance in the midst of civil wars as mentioned in this paper, however, its organisation is unsuited to multifunctional operations.
Abstract: The UN has begun to be called upon to provide a combination of military, administrative and humanitarian assistance in the midst of civil wars. However, its organisation is unsuited to multifunctional operations. This book addresses these issues, exploring recent UN multifunctional operations.
31 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the United Nations, regional organisations and human security: Building theory in Central America, the authors propose a building theory for Central America and the Third World Quarterly: Vol. 15, No. 2, pp. 277-295.
Abstract: (1994). The United Nations, regional organisations and human security: Building theory in Central America. Third World Quarterly: Vol. 15, No. 2, pp. 277-295.
27 citations