UNA-USA Publications
 The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2009-2010 edition of its highly respected
“A GLOBAL AGENDA:
Issues Before the United Nations.”
Many of you are already familiar with the series, which was last published in 2006. “A Global Agenda” is an essential academic and policy guide for diplomats, academics and students seeking in-depth information about the issues facing the UN. The topics in this new edition tackle climate change, international security, peacekeeping efforts, humanitarian assistance and development aid, human rights, international justice and UN reform.
The authors of “A Global Agenda” read like a who’s who of policy experts, academics and journalists: Jayantha Dhanapala writes about the nuances of disarmament; Alistair Millar and Eric Rosand describe UN efforts to combat terrorism; and Irwin Arieff details the workings of the International Criminal Court. Thomas R. Pickering is interviewed on strategies in Afghanistan; and James Cockayne dissects the UN’s role during the recent wars in Iraq. Roger A. Coate takes on protecting the environment; while Mark Turner examines UN peacekeeping roles.
In a plea for the UN to remake itself, the eloquent Sir Brian Urquhart writes in his preface that “No one, however, should underestimate the difficulty of streamlining a representative body of 192 sovereign states, working in six languages on a vast range of subjects, many of them controversial.”
Published by UNA-USA in collaboration with Kyung Hee University in Seoul, “A Global Agenda” is also rich with expertise from its advisory board. Leading that group was Barbara Crossette, a former foreign correspondent and UN bureau chief for The New York Times, and the UN historian and commentator Stephen Schlesinger. William H. Luers, who served as president of UNA-USA for 11 years, provided overall direction and arranged the collaboration with Kyung Hee. Dulcie Leimbach, UNA-USA’s publications director, was the editor.
“A Global Agenda” retails for $28 (shipping included) and is now available through UNA-USA by calling (866) 335-4001 or by ordering it through the Web site at unausa.org/store.
For more information on excerpting the book, arranging an interview with “A Global Agenda” authors or a book signing, please contact Dulcie Leimbach, Publications Director, UNA-USA; 212-907-1390; dleimbach@unausa.org.
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