The UN at 60: on the 60th anniversary of its creation, Sir Richard Jolly reviews the chequered history of the world's foremost intergovernmental body.(ESSAY)

From: For A Change | Date: August 1, 2005| Author: Jolly, Richard | Copyright information

This year the United Nations reaches 60. Although it has been under fire from critics for much of its life, the UN's record is much better than many realize. A recent independent report from the Secretary-General's High Level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change (see www.un.org) commented, 'The UN has been much more effective in addressing the major threats to peace and security than it is given credit for.... While there have been major failings and shortcomings, the record of ...

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