The nature and scope of UN Security Council decisionsâ€"significantly changed in
the post-Cold War eraâ€"have enormous implications for the conduct of foreign
policy. The United Nations Security Council offers a comprehensive view of the
council, both internally and as a key player in world politics.
Focusing on the evolution of the council's treatment of key issues, the authors
discuss new concerns that must be accommodated in the decision-making process,
the challenges of enforcement, and shifting personal and institutional factors.
Case studies complement the rich thematic chapters. The book sheds much-needed
light on the central events and trends of the past decade and their critical
importance for the