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The United Nations in Contemporary International Relations: Achievements, Challenges, and the Path Forward

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The United Nations (UN), established in 1945, remains a cornerstone of global governance, addressing challenges ranging from peacekeeping to sustainable development. This article examines the UN's historical evolution, its successes in peacekeeping and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and its failures in addressing crises like Rwanda and Syria. It also explores the UN's role in promoting human rights, international law, and global governance, while highlighting structural inefficiencies and proposing reforms to ensure its relevance in a multipolar world. Keywords: Multilateralism, Global Governance, and Peacekeeping.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14807795

Author: Gideon Kipchumba Kemboi1*, Gerald Minishi Mutebesi2

Language: English

Topic: Global Peace and Security Dynamics

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6893140456

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