The UN and the Multilateral System

Structure, bodies, and workings of the United Nations.

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1. The UN and the Multilateral System

An overview of the origins, principal organs, agencies, and practice of the United Nations, from its founding Charter to its role in peacekeeping, human rights, and collective security.