POLI 360 Chapter Notes -Kofi Annan, United Nations
12 May 2014
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Un has failed to banish war, but remains indispensable to the world"s peace. Us ambassador henry cabot lodge jr. : un would not bring us to heaven but might save us from hell. Harry truman: america can no longer sit smugly behind a mental. Maginot line imperfections manifest from its creation >obvious contradictions necessary because greedy states could not be trusted to avoid war, respect hr or care for other states" suffering. But new un would rely upon those selfish states to enforce its principles charter proclaimed self-determination + decolonisation. But steered by many states that retained colonies equal voice to dictatorships and democracies. But charter took sides in asking for respect of hr and fundamental freedoms depends on authoritative leadership. But power in the hands of the unsc, specifically the p5 secretary general was the face of the organisation.
