The new dynamics of security: the United Nations and Africa.

From: World Policy Journal | Date: June 22, 1996| Author: Mazrui, Ali A. | Copyright information

Africa's influence in the UN has declined as UN leverage over Africa has increased. Eastern European countries usually sided with Africa in world affairs so that with the Soviet collapse, Africa's voting power which was its main strength, was considerably reduced. In contrast, UN influence in African affairs has been strengthened with the downfall of many African states such as Somalia, Rwanda and Liberia.

When the United Nations was formed in 1945, the human race was so weary of war...

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