The United Nations and Collective Security by Gary Wilson - 9780415505895

Gary Wilson

The United Nations and Collective SecurityAuthor(s): Gary Wilson\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415505895, 978-0415505895\nSynopsis\nThe role of the United Nations in collective security has been evolving since its inception in 1945. This book explores collective security as practiced within the legal framework provided by the United Nations Charter, with a particular focus upon activity undertaken under the auspices of the UN Security Council, the body conferred by the Charter with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Although the book is primarily grounded in international law, where appropriate it also draws upon relevant political insights in order to present a clear picture of the UN collective security system in operation and the factors which impact upon the way in which it functions. \n\nOffering a comprehensive analysis it considers the full range of measu.