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"Complicity with Evil": The United Nations in the Age of Modern Genocide,Used
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A seasoned foreign correspondent shows how the UN privileges its own neutrality and interests above its founding mission of protecting humanity, with predictably tragic consequencesFrom the killing fields of Rwanda and Srebrenica a decade ago to those of Darfur today, the United Nations has repeatedly failed to confront genocide. This is evinced, author and journalist Adam LeBor maintains, in a May 1995 document from Yasushi Akashi, the most senior UN official in the field during the Yugoslav wars, in which he refused to authorize air strikes against the Serbs for fear they would weaken Milosevic. More recently, in 2003, urgent reports from UN officials in the Sudan detailing atrocities from Darfur were ignored for a year because they were politically inconvenient.This book is the first to examine in detail the crucial role of the Secretariat, its relationship with the Security Council, and the failure of UN officials themselves to confront genocide. LeBor argues the UN must return to its founding principles, take a moral stand and set the agenda of the Security Council instead of merely following the lead of the great powers. LeBor draws on dozens of firsthand interviews with UN officials, current and former, and such international diplomats as Madeleine Albright, Richard Holbrooke, Douglas Hurd, and David Owen.This book will set the terms for discussion when UN Secretary General Kofi Annan steps down to make room for a new head of the world body, and political observers assess Annans legacy and look to the future of the world organization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Complicity with Evil'? A: The main theme of 'Complicity with Evil' is the failure of the United Nations to effectively confront genocide, as author Adam LeBor critiques the organization's prioritization of neutrality and political interests over its mission to protect humanity.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Complicity with Evil' is Adam LeBor, a seasoned foreign correspondent and journalist.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 326 pages.
- Q: When was 'Complicity with Evil' published? A: 'Complicity with Evil' was published on March 28, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Complicity with Evil' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What key historical events does the book discuss? A: The book discusses key historical events such as the genocides in Rwanda, Srebrenica, and Darfur, highlighting the UN's responses to these crises.
- Q: Does the book include interviews with UN officials? A: Yes, the book includes firsthand interviews with current and former UN officials as well as international diplomats.
- Q: What are the book's main arguments regarding the UN's role? A: The book argues that the UN must return to its founding principles, take a moral stand, and proactively set the agenda of the Security Council to effectively address issues of genocide.
- Q: Is there any specific criticism of UN officials in the book? A: Yes, Adam LeBor criticizes UN officials for their failure to confront genocide and their reluctance to take decisive action when faced with atrocities.
- Q: What impact does the author suggest the book will have on discussions about the UN? A: The author suggests that the book will set the terms for discussion regarding the future of the UN, particularly as political observers assess Kofi Annan’s legacy as Secretary General.