Choose a specific crisis or issue and assess: What motivated the UN to act (or not)?
How successful the UN was in moderating the situation?
Was the UN able to achieve goals of promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights?
START HERE: Information from the UN Website about this area of focus.
International Security and Keeping the Peace by Autumn Libal; Bruce Russett (Editor)"[Explores] the critical role the United Nations plays in securing international peace ... from the establishment of the UN in the aftermath of World War II and the principles enshrined in its charter, to the many peacekeeping missions around the globe."--Provided by publisher.