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Book SynopsisThe world needs a UN 3.0. The extent and severity of global crises are such that business as usual provides no solution. Roland Rich’s Leviathan describes the necessary next version of the United Nations and the first step of how to put it into place.
Trade ReviewRoland Rich’s important new book presents a bold new vision of global governance aimed at addressing the manifold crises of our times. Drawing on his years of experience as a diplomat and UN official, Rich elaborates an agenda of United Nations reform that is ambitious but potentially within our grasp.
-- Robert Kaufman, Rutgers University, Distinguished Professor of Political Science
Roland Rich’s book provides a trenchant, no holds barred, assessment of the UN's strengths and weaknesses and makes far-reaching proposals for an organization to meet the world's future needs. It might make uncomfortable reading for those directing multilateral diplomacy, but it will provide inspiration for others, especially young people dreading the world’s current direction.
-- Mike Smith, former Australian Ambassador and former Assistant Secretary General of the UN
The United Nations faces an existential crisis, arguably more acute than the most difficult times of the Cold War. Roland Rich's hard-hitting and thought-provoking insider's perspective confronts the key challenges the UN currently faces, and makes a case for how the organization can regain its relevance.
-- Edward Newman, Professor of International Security, University of Leeds. Former senior official, United Nations University
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Why the Leviathan?
Chapter 2: First Person Singular
Chapter 3: The General Assemblies
Chapter 4: The Secretary-General and the Secretariat
Chapter 5: Peace and Security
Chapter 6: Democracy and Human Rights
Chapter 7: Against the Sustainable Development Goals!
Chapter 8: Governing Globalization
Chapter 9: Tackling Climate Change
Chapter 10: One Billion Refugees
Chapter 11:More Pandemics
Chapter 12: A Vision, Not a Roadmap
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
