United Nations Reform: U.S. Policy and International Perspectives

Abstract

Since its establishment in 1945, the United Nations has been in a constant state of transition as various international stakeholders seek ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the U.N. system. Recently, controversies such as the Iraq Oil- For-Food Program, allegations of sexual abuse by U.N. peacekeepers, and instances of waste, fraud and abuse by U.N. staff, have focused renewed attention on the need for change and improvement of the United Nations. Many in the international community, including the United States, have increased pressure on U.N. member states to implement substantive reforms. The 110th Congress may continue to focus on U.N. reform as it considers appropriate levels of U.S. funding to the United Nations and monitors the progress and implementation of ongoing and previouslyapproved reform measures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 22, 2007
Accession Number
ADA463799

Entities

People

  • Luisa Blanchfield

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Congress
  • Department Of State
  • European Union
  • Foreign Relations
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Human Rights
  • Information Systems
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • Law
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • United Nations
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Criminal Law
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Strategic Security Studies