Date of Award
Spring 5-23-2015
Document Type
Undergraduate Honors Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
Department
Political Science & International Relations
Advisor
Dr. Mike Williams
Abstract
Abstract
The United Nations is an institution that has been constantly critiqued regarding its efficacy as well as its equitability. In order to analyze this institution in the modern era, it becomes necessary to understand it in light of history, specifically the integral influence of the end of the Cold War. In this paper I will analyze several different aspects of this institution: I will first provide a historical overview of the United Nations and distinguish between the different peace operations. I will answer the questions as to how the end of the Cold War transformed the Peacekeeping Operations, how success is determined in a mission, and what future adaptations should be made so that the United Nations Peacekeeping remains legitimate in the changing times. I will specifically look at the prevalence and possible beneficial shift of power and responsibility of the Security Council as well as the mission mandates and the language used within these mandates.
Digital USD Citation
noonan, taylor rae, "United Nations: Perpetuating Peace? A Historical Overview with a Contemporary Analysis" (2015). Undergraduate Honors Theses. 12.
https://digital.sandiego.edu/honors_theses/12