EMERGING ROLE OF THE U.N. IN FUTURE CONFLICTS
CHAPTER I
We the people of the united nations determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind, and in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small, and to establish conditions under which justice and respect of the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained, and to promote social progress and better standards of life in large freedom;…
Lt General J M Sanderson, AC
INTRODUCTION
1. The World body, called the United Nations, is an organization mainly intended for maintaining peace and security among nations. It was the third generation of the organizations Achaean League and subsequently League of Nations. The principal organs and subsidiary bodies of the UN are included under the regular budget of the UN, as authorized by the General Assembly.
2. The General assembly, while having the powers to discuss matters relating to peace and security matters, can pass resolutions with two thirds majority, may refer such matters to security council, a committee of five permanent members, China, France, Russia, UK and USA, and ten elected members of the General Assembly for a two year term members (known as Great Power unanimity or veto power of each).
3. The purpose of the UN can be briefly summarized as:- a) To maintain international peace and security and to take effective collective measures to that end. b) To develop friendly relations among nations.
c) To achieve international co-operation in solving international problems of economic, social, cultural and humanitarian character and in
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