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. Recent controversies, such as corruption of 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 will most likely 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 previously-approved reform measures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 05, 2008
Accession Number
ADA486075

Entities

People

  • Luisa Blanchfield

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

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

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • International Relations and European Studies