UN hs come a long way in facilitating global governance since its inception on June 26, 1945 as the international body. And in present world order UN has mae itself indispensable. 50 years of its longevity nd survival have attracted enormous global attention. An assessment of the evolved structure and function of this international organization would be very timely, so as to suggest possible reforms in near future, probably a reorganization of this institution for increasing its future credibility and role towards creating a new rodl order by the 21st century. No doubt UN is the reflection of the world it represents. This international series would help create not only a global awareness about United Nations and its agencies, it would also provide the reader with a realistic evaluation of its performance during last 50 yeas. This series would attempt towards answering questions like . Whether the UN and its agencies have been able to realize the noble ideals reflected in the preamble of the UN Charter? . Whether the UN has become a white elephant for the international community? . Whether the UN should have its own military wing, the rapid deployment force, responsible to peace-keeping around the world? . What would be the composition of those rapid deployment force? . Who shall bear the costs if great powers are kept out of RDF? . What are the major gaps and shortcomings in the present UN system? . Whether the UN needs serious reform and reorganization before entering into the 21st Century. . Do present political ground realities inspire optimism for this reform?

UN has come a long way in facilitating global governance since its inception on June 26, 1945 as the International body. And in present world order UN has made itself indispensable. 50 years of its longevity and survival have attracted enormous global attention. An assessment of the evolved structure and function of this international organization would be very timely, so as to suggest possible reforms in near future, probably a reorganization of this institution for increasing its future credibility and role towards creating a new world order by the 21st century. The salient features discussed in the present book are; Fifty Years of United Nations System; United Nations and World Affairs; Restructuring, Reforming, Reorganising the UN System; Towards Better Global Governance. Besides its academic value, the book will prove most informative and useful for the personnel concerned with administration of international political and socio-economic affairs, diplomats, human rights activists.

UN has come a long way in facilitating global governance since its inception on June 26, 1945 as the international body. And in present world order UN has made itself indispensable. 50 years of its longevity and survival have attracted enormous global attention. An assessment of the evolved structure and function of this international organization would be very timely, so as to suggest possible reforms in near future, probably a reorganization of this institution for increasing its future credibility and role towards creating a new world order by the 21st century. The salient features discussed in the present book is: Major Conflicts Around the World, Preventive Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution; Foundation of Global Peace and Human Rights: UN Perspective; UN Intervention and Peace Enforcement; Peace-making and Peace-keeping: A Regional Focus; Peace-keeping: A National Perspective. Besides its academic value, the book will prove most informative and useful for the personnel concerned with administration of international political and socio-economic affairs, diplomats, human rights activists.

UN has come a long way in facilitating global government since its inception on June 26, 1945 as the international body. And in present world order UN has made itself indispensable. 50 years of its longevity and survival have assessment of the evolved structure and function of this international organization would be very timely, so as to suggest possible reforms in near future, probably a reorganization of this institution for increasing its future credibility and role towards creating a new world order by the 21st century. The salient features discussed in the present book are: Peace Initiatives and UN; UN Peace and Disarmament Agenda ; UN Social and Political Agenda; UN and Human Rights Agenda; UN and World Peace. Besides its academic value, the book will prove most informative and useful for the personnel concerned with administration of international political and socio-economic affairs, diplomats, human rights activists.