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    The United Nations: The Organisation at the Heart of International Diplomacy
    The United Nations: The Organisation at the Heart of International Diplomacy
    The United Nations: The Organisation at the Heart of International Diplomacy
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    Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of the United Nations in next to no time with this concise guide.
    50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the history and principal achievements of the United Nations. The UN was founded in 1945 in the aftermath of the bloodiest war the world had ever seen, with its founding members aiming to maintain international peace and security and prevent destruction on such a vast scale from taking place again. Nowadays, the organisation consists of 193 members, meaning that almost every country in the world is represented, and its work spans a number of fields, including peacekeeping, the defence of human rights and sustainable development.

    In just 50 minutes you will:
    • Gain an understanding of the structure, aims and functioning of the United Nations
    • Learn about its main areas of activity and key related bodies
    • Understand the criticisms that have been levelled at the UN and the challenges facing it in the future

    ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | History & Culture
    50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.
    LanguageEnglish
    Publisher50Minutes.com
    Release dateJan 4, 2018
    ISBN9782806289957
    The United Nations: The Organisation at the Heart of International Diplomacy

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      The United Nations - 50minutes

      Key information

      Date founded: 24 October 1945 (ratification of the Charter of the United Nations).

      Headquarters: New York City.

      Key protagonist: Franklin D. Roosevelt, American president (1882-1945).

      Impact:

      Establishment of peacekeeping operations

      Control of nuclear power

      Support for economic and social welfare

      Introduction

      The United Nations (UN) is a key player on the international stage and is often in the spotlight. It carries out countless activities throughout the world, including mediation in peace negotiations, peacekeeping through the Blue Berets, humanitarian aid in countries hit by natural disasters, and the coordination of medical aid during epidemics. However, the organisation does not always receive good press, and has been criticised for its inability to resolve certain conflicts and for its structure, which is deemed outdated and poorly equipped to address current realities and challenges. Indeed, its harshest critics have even questioned whether the UN should still exist.

      The UN is the successor to the League of Nations (founded in 1919) and is not a recent organisation: it was founded in the aftermath of the ravages of the Second World War (1939-1945) and was inspired by the desire to create a better world. It was officially founded on 24 October 1945, when the Charter of the United Nations entered into force. Its aim was to provide a space for political dialogue between member states and in this way to prevent the outbreak of another war and resolve the many problems caused by the global conflict. Its structure and functioning reflected the new postwar world order. The creation of the UN had far-reaching consequences, and even today many other bodies depend on the organisation. With the end of the Cold War and the emergence of new challenges for humanity, the scope

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