Differently from the one mentioned above, what do you understand from the concept of “global peace”? Accordingly, to what extent does the United-Nations differentiate from past practices in this direction? And to what extent does the United-Nations contribute to global peace in globalized world politics?
The United Nations was created in 1945, following the devastation of the Second
World War, with one central mission: the maintenance of international peace and security. The UN accomplishes this by working to prevent conflict, helping parties in conflict make peace, deploying peacekeepers, and creating the conditions to allow peace to hold and flourish. These activities often overlap and should reinforce one another, to be effective.
The UN Security Council has the primary responsibility for international peace and security. The General Assembly and the Secretary-General play major, important,
and complementary roles, along with other UN offices and bodies.”
This extract is taken from the official website of the UN and clarifies the primary mission of the UN as the “maintenance of international peace and security”.
Question:Differently from the one mentioned above, what do you understand from the concept of “global peace”?
Accordingly, to what extent does the United-Nations differentiate from past practices in this direction? And to what extent does the United-Nations contribute to global peace in globalized world politics?
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