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The United Nations Security Council And War: The Evolution Of Thought And Practice Since 1945
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This Is The First Major Exploration Of The United Nations Security Council'S Part In Addressing The Problem Of War, Both Civil And International, Since 1945. Both During And After The Cold War The Council Has Acted In A Limited And Selective Manner, And Its Work Has Sometimes Resulted In Failure. It Has Not Beenand Was Never Equipped To Bethe Center Of A Comprehensive System Of Collective Security. However, It Remains The Body Charged With Primary Responsibility For International Peace And Security. It Offers Unique Opportunities For International Consultation And Military Collaboration, And For Developing Legal And Normative Frameworks. It Has Played A Part In The Reduction In The Incidence Of International War In The Period Since 1945.The United Nations Security Council And War Examines The Extent To Which The Work Of The Un Security Council, As It Has Evolved, Has Or Has Not Replaced Older Systems Of Power Politics And Practices Regarding The Use Of Force. Its Starting Point Is The Failure To Implement The Un Charter Scheme Of Having Combat Forces Under Direct Un Command. Instead, The Council Has Advanced The Use Of International Peacekeeping Forces; It Has Authorized Coalitions Of States To Take Military Action; And It Has Developed Some Unanticipated Roles Such As The Establishment Of Postconflict Transitional Administrations, International Criminal Tribunals, And Antiterrorism Committees.The Book, Bringing Together Distinguished Scholars And Practitioners, Draws On The Methods Of The Lawyer, The Historian, The Student Of International Relations, And The Practitioner. It Begins With An Introductory Overview Of The Council'S Evolving Roles And Responsibilities. It Then Discusses Specific Thematic Issues, And Through A Wide Range Of Case Studies Examines The Scope And Limitations Of The Council'S Involvement In War. It Offers Frank Accounts Of How Belligerents Viewed The Un, And How The Council Acted And Sometimes Failed To Act. The Appendices Provide Comprehensive Informationmuch Of It Not Previously Brought Together In This Formof The Extraordinary Range Of The Council'S Activities.This Book Is A Project Of The Oxford Leverhulme Programme On The Changing Character Of War.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The United Nations Security Council and War'? A: The book explores the United Nations Security Council's role in addressing war since 1945, examining its effectiveness and limitations in both civil and international conflicts.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The United Nations Security Council and War' is Vaughan Lowe.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 816 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on June 6, 2010.
- Q: What unique perspectives does the book offer? A: The book includes insights from distinguished scholars and practitioners, incorporating methods from law, history, and international relations.
- Q: Does the book discuss case studies related to the UN Security Council? A: Yes, the book includes a wide range of case studies that examine the scope and limitations of the UN Security Council's involvement in war.
- Q: What are some themes covered in the book? A: The book discusses thematic issues related to the evolving roles and responsibilities of the UN Security Council in military actions and international peacekeeping.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of international relations? A: Yes, the book is suitable for students of international relations as it provides comprehensive insights into the UN Security Council's actions and historical context.
- Q: What is the significance of appendices in this book? A: The appendices provide comprehensive information about the UN Security Council's activities, much of which has not been previously compiled in this format.