New World Disorder

New World Disorder provides a unique insider's perspective on the significant shifts in world politics that occurred after the Cold War, with a particular focus on the United Nations. Lord Hannay, who served as Britain's representative to the UN during this pivotal period, offers a detailed account of the events that unfolded, from the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait to the Srebrenica massacre in Bosnia. The book highlights the initial cooperation among the Five Permanent Members of the Security Council and their notable successes, as well as the subsequent challenges they faced in addressing state failures in Somalia, the former Yugoslavia, Rwanda, and Afghanistan. These challenges ultimately strained the solidarity among the main powers and revealed the limitations of the UN's capacity to handle such crises. /n/n Hannay also recounts his involvement in the Secretary General's High Level Panel and the ambitious attempt at reforming the organization since its founding in 1945. With insight and candor, he explains why this reform program was derailed. The book serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the current structures, dynamics, and trends of world politics, offering a compelling account of one of the great turning points in world history as seen from inside the eye of the storm.