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Since its inception in 1945, the United Nations has had a powerful but controversial influence on global politics. In this informative guide, Norrie MacQueen provides a clear introduction to its institutions, remit, personalities, and role in the modern world. Defending the UN from common criticisms of bureaucratic paralysis and bias towards the developed world, MacQueen argues that its limitations are due to the complex web of national interests that it seeks to reconcile, and that despite criticisms the UN has had a positive influence on the modern world.

NEW YORK TIMES AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER From two winners of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, “who have demonstrated the importance of societal institutions for a country’s prosperity” “A wildly ambitious work that hopscotches through history and around the world...

Discover the foundational principles of global governance with United Nations Agreements. This recording delves into the UN Charter, signed in San Francisco on June 26, 1945, which serves as the cornerstone of the United Nations. It also explores the Statute of the International Criminal Court and the Millennium Declarations, offering valuable insights into the evolution of international law and cooperation.

North America was settled by people with distinct religious, political, and ethnographic characteristics, creating regional cultures that have been at odds with one another ever since. Subsequent immigrants didn't confront or assimilate into an "American" or "Canadian" culture, but rather into one of the 11 distinct regional ones that spread over the continent each staking out mutually exclusive territory. In American Nations, Colin Woodard leads us on a journey through the history of our fractured continent....

Imagine a world where youth voices are valued and empowered to lead change.In our show, UNIFY, we are working towards exactly that. Through open dialogue and informed action, we aspire to build a more socially just, equitable, and sustainable future.Fuelled by curiosity, compassion, and the courage to make a difference, we'll discuss topics that we hold near and dear to our hearts.Learn about topics like:PovertyAnimal TestingDiscriminationDrug and Alcohol abuseAnd so many more topics that we've researched and are ready to spread awareness for.Join us, and you can be a change-maker too.

The New York Times bestselling author of Woke Inc. and a 2024 presidential candidate makes the case that the essence of true American identity is to pursue excellence unapologetically and reject victimhood culture. Hardship is now equated with victimhood. Outward displays of vulnerability in...

"The United Nations Explained: Its Purpose, Power and Problems" is from the September 18, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Somini Sengupta and narrated by Caroline Miller.

From a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist specializing in the Middle East, this groundbreaking account of the Syrian Civil War reveals the never-before-published true story of a 21st-century humanitarian disaster. In spring 2011, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad turned to his friend and army...

This is your What does the US U.S. Representative to the United Nations do, a 101 podcast."Explore the dynamic world of international diplomacy with 'U.S. Representative to the United Nations Living Biography.' This captivating podcast delves into the lives and careers of the United States' representatives to the UN, offering listeners regularly updated insights and compelling biographical stories. Discover the pivotal moments, challenges, and achievements faced by these influential figures in global politics. Subscribe now to stay informed and inspired by their extraordinary journeys."For ...

President Ronald Reagan, one of the most effective public speakers in presidential history, was known as "The Great Communicator". This is his speech to the United Nations General Assembly on June 17, 1982.

"Court Upholds United Nations' Immunity in Cholera Suit" is from the August 19, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Jonathan M. Katz and narrated by Caroline Miller.

The incredible story of a flood of near-Biblical proportions - its destruction, its heroes and victims, and how it shaped America’s natural-disaster policies for the next century. The storm began March 23, 1913, with a series of tornadoes that killed 150 people and injured 400. Then the freezing rains started and the flooding began. It was the nation’s most widespread flood ever - more than 700 people died, hundreds of thousands of homes and buildings were destroyed, and millions were left homeless.

Using previously unpublished documents, Gold, the former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, exposes how the deeply ingrained hatred that has provoked the new terrorism has its roots in Saudi Arabia's dominant religious creed, a radical Islamic offshoot known as Wahhabism.

Multilateralism UNpacked is produced by the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research. Each month, we take a deep dive into a key challenge facing the United Nations and its Member States; and offer evidence-based solutions that can be adopted in response to help avert crisis and strengthen the multilateral system.

"Book and man are brilliant, passionate, optimistic and impatient . . . Outstanding." —The Economist The landmark exploration of economic prosperity and how the world can escape from extreme poverty for the world's poorest citizens, from one of the world's most renowned economists Hailed by...

America is a smuggler nation. Our long history of illicit imports has ranged from West Indies molasses and Dutch gunpowder in the 18th century, to British industrial technologies and African slaves in the 19th century, to French condoms and Canadian booze in the early 20th century, to Mexican workers and Colombian cocaine in the modern era. Contraband capitalism, it turns out, has been an integral part of American capitalism.

This is the epic story of how African-Americans, in the six decades following slavery, transformed themselves into a political people - an embryonic black nation. As Steven Hahn demonstrates, rural African-Americans were central political actors in the great events of disunion, emancipation, and nation-building. At the same time, Hahn asks us to think in more expansive ways about the nature and boundaries of politics and political practice.

The Africa Renewal Podcast is about people, who, through their stories and actions, are advancing hope in Africa. On it you will hear true stories directly from people from within and beyond Africa about the possibilities on the continent.

State of the Planet is a podcast produced and developed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). UNEP is the leading environmental authority in the United Nations system. Our work focuses on climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, sustainable development and other issues affecting the planet.This podcast brings together scientists, UN experts, civil society, governments, businesses and others to discuss the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. www.unep.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

United Nations Association St Andrews are student-run group. Through our podcasts, we hope to make information accessible and engaging, as well as to inspire debate and critical thinking.