United Nations in Focus: Issues and PerspectivesNova Publishers, 2007 - Всего страниц: 109 The United Nations (UN) aims at facilitating co-operation in international law, international security, economic development, and social equity. Hated by some, loved by others and an object of hope for most, the UN is still the only international political forum where almost all countries have a representative. This book presents current and important analyses of direct significance to the UN. |
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The UN Law of the Sea Convention and the United States Developments Since October 2003 | 21 |
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea Living Resources Provisions | 29 |
United Nations Peacekeeping Issues for Congress | 37 |
The United Nations and Gun Control | 61 |
UN Convention Against Torture CAT Overview and Application to Interrogation Techniques | 69 |
Index | 103 |
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