The International Struggle Over Iraq - Politics in the UN Security Council 1980-2005

Author: David M. Malone
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Year: 2006
Language: English
Pages: 398
ISBN/UPC (if available): 0199219680

Description

Iraq has dominated headlines in recent years but its controversial role in international affairs goes back much further. Drawing on unparalleled access to UN insiders this book is key to understanding one of the most persistent crises in international affairs and the various roles the world's central peace-making forum has played in it.

Contents

Introduction

1. Cold War Peacemaker

2. New World Order Policeman

3. Creeping Unilateralism

4. Sanctions Enforcer

5. Weapons Inspector

6. Sidelined

7. Crisis of Confidence

8. Conclusions: Serious Consequences