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: UN's Quest for Disarmament; Disarmament: Approaches and Institutions; UN and Conventional Weapons; UN and Armament of Outer Space; UN and Nuclear Weapons; Un and Weapons of Mass Destruction. 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 are; UN and World Order; UN: International Peace and Security; UN: Towards a Just World; UN: Towards New Social and Economic Order; UN: Towards New World Order etc. 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.

This "Encyclopaedia of South East and Far East Asia" is a unique attempt in the sense that for the first time the editors have attempted to provide readers with most contemporary information-base on thirteen very important countries. Forming the region, popularly called South-East Asia and Far-East Asia. The nations covered in this encyclopaedia include Japan, Korea (including both North Korea and South Korea). China (including Taiwan and Hong Kong), the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia/Kampuchea, Laos, Thailand, Burma (Myanmar), Indonesia (including Borneo), Brunei, and Singapore. Major headings under which cast but most relevant informations have been presented, include introduction and country profile; geography; tourism; history; economy; transport and communication; society and people; government and policies, security and military; transnational/international relations and disputes, including the bilateral and multilateral relationships with other nations or blocks This "Encyclopaedia of South-East and Far-East Asia" has been attempted to bring readers in touch with the region in such a coherent way that their interest in the region will grow automatically for getting the most comprehensive picture of each individual nations of the said region. Simultaneously, they will get a comparative perspective, both in temporal terms and spatial terms, as far as intra-country study or inter-regional analysis on concerned. East section is provided with a glossary and references, so that the encyclopedia becomes useful even to those readers who are slightly new to the region the historical settings are described in such a way so it remains relevant both in terms of content and context. The geographical informations are presented in such a way so that it could refer very easily on the tourism sites and potential tourism destinations. Other subject areas where relevant data/information has been generated include chronology of important events: post-independence developments; the society and its people; population and migration patterns, demographic changes; life and livelihood situations; societal orientations; religion and faith; education and employment; health welfare and family planning; agriculture and forestry; industry and services; telecommunication and computer networking; public finance and banking; foreign trade and investment; political parties; media and press; military might; internal security; terrorism; external threats and pressures; national discords and international disputes; illicit drugs; etc. Besides, the issue of external aid and assistance, particularly for promotion of bilateral relations and strengthening of national economy is also dealt. Informations also flow on administrative divisions; governmental structure and hierarchy; elections and democracy; judicial system; informational organization participation; and diplomatic relation with other countries. The states of each country of the said region are presented within the larger context of the region as a whole. The impact of other countries and activities is presented in a historical context. The phenomenon responsible for growth of ethnic and religious diversity within a country has been identified. In sum, this encyclopaedia covers a region in its totality which is both vast and complex. Its thirteen countries, as discovered, have a bewildering array of histories, demographics, economic structures, cultural backgrounds and global marketing potential. This encyclopedia tries, in a very systematic and user friendly manner, to unravel this mystery. Each volume is balanced as far as each country's geography and resources, political system, historical background, economic system, social system, education system, cultural system, tourism sector, transport system, communication sector, government structure, security system and international relations are concerned. This encyclopedia will be useful for teachers, researchers and international consultants, as far as discovering information about the region's nations are concerned. Political developments, trade services, science and technology, economic relations and integration issues are covered, so that readers get a comprehensive picture of the region as a whole and its countries, in particular. This encyclopedia will serve the purpose of a reference book and will cater to readers of all sections of society. CONTENTS . Thailand . Philippines . Myanmar . Brunei . South Korea . Vietnam . Laos . Malaysia . Taiwan (China) . North Korea . Cambodia . Japan . Singapore . Hong Kong (China) . Indonesia.