On the New Role of the United Nations

Author: Yu Yuanzhou
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Dr. Yu Yuanzhou's new work, On the New Role of the United Nations, as the title suggests, explores how the United Nations can carry out in-depth and comprehensive reforms based on summarizing historical experiences—a work that is timely and necessary. Since the end of the Cold War and the disappearance of the bipolar structure, countries around the world, especially developing nations, have expected the United Nations to play a new and active role in establishing a new international political and economic order and promoting world peace and development. In this book, the author not only thoroughly discusses the necessity, feasibility, and theoretical foundation of reforms but also meticulously designs specific reform proposals. Although it is not without idealistic elements and some arguments that could be debated, the thorough thinking, clear logic, thoughtful exploration, and detailed proposals presented here are not only pioneering domestically but also rare internationally. This reflects the author's lofty ideals, broad knowledge, and profound wisdom. His new work, On the New Role of the United Nations, is a valuable attempt and a rare masterpiece, worthy of praise and recommendation.