United Nations Politics: Responding to a Challenging World: International Organization in a Divided World (Prentice Hall Studies in International Relations)

Book Details

• Author: Donald Puchala

• Brand: Routledge

• Edition: 1

• Binding: Paperback

• ISBN: 9780131727656

• Number of Pages: 256

• Release Date: 12-12-2006

• Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches

• Languages: English

About The Book

"United Nations Politics" by Donald Puchala offers an insightful exploration of the persistent political dynamics that shape the United Nations (UN) and its operations. This book presents a distinctive approach by emphasizing the political pursuits—national interests in political, economic, cultural, and ideological terms—that dominate UN affairs.

Rooted in over 200 interviews with key figures within the UN and its member-state missions, conducted between 2000 and 2005, this volume addresses a critical gap in the existing English-language literature on the UN. Puchala reveals how these political dynamics, both internal and external to the organization, profoundly affect its operations, challenging existing narratives that overlook these factors. The book critically examines the intersection of political agendas with the UN’s functions, offering a deeper understanding of the global institution's complexities.

Ideal as a primary text for Political Science courses on International Organization, Global Governance, International Institutions, or the United Nations, United Nations Politics serves as an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners seeking a nuanced perspective on the political intricacies of UN affairs.