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Publisher: International Relations Publisher
Year of issue: 2026
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ISBN: 978-5-7133-1819-2
Cover type: твердый переплет 145 х 215 мм
Number of pages: 240 с.
Product Code: 1232
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A world without illusions : What can the UN do when the international order is collapsing

Торосян А. О.

The book puts forward a sober and far-reaching analysis of the peacekeeping activities of the United Nations at a time of global instability. The author demonstrates that peacekeeping was never a neutral instrument; on the contrary, it always reflected the political interests and cultural beliefs of each era. From the Peace of Westphalia to current humanitarian crises, this investigation identifies the of limits of universalism, the crisis of confidence and the structural inconsistencies of the UN. Particular attention is given to Russia’s foreign policy prospects and the post-colonial critique of peacekeeping practices. A case analysis of Rwanda, Libya, Syria, Afghanistan and African conflicts shows how good intentions clash with harsh geopolitics.

The monograph is directed at those who are not looking for comforting answers but an honest analysis of how the understanding of peace is changing and what prospects the UN has in XXI century. This is a book for researchers, diplomats and all those who are trying to understand why institutions created to protect peace are so often powerless in the face of new wars.

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