An Insider's Guide to the UN by Linda Fasulo

An Insider's Guide to the UN by Linda Fasulo

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Termed "the indispensable source on the United Nations" by Joseph S. Nye of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, this revised book includes material on fragile states, R2P (responsibility to protect), Security Council issues such as the revolts in Libya and Syria, and a section on understanding and participating in a Model UN.

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An Insider's Guide to the UN by Linda Fasulo

In this third edition, prominent news correspondent Linda Fasulo updates and revises her lively, comprehensive, and authoritative guide to the United Nations, including candid insights from US and UN diplomats and officials as well as experts. Fasulo’s popular book carefully describes the UN system while covering issues as diverse as terrorism, peacekeeping, climate change, R2P (responsibility to protect), and sustainable development.    “Linda Fasulo’s book will become the indispensable source on the United Nations for everyone from students to diplomats. I keep it handy on my desk.”—Joseph S. Nye, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University   “No one knows the big picture and inner workings of the UN better than Linda Fasulo. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in international affairs.”—Tom Brokaw, NBC News   “A sprightly, authoritative tour of the UN’s complex institutions, operations, history, personalities, and most important issues. My students find it superbly equips them with a solid understanding of the UN.”—John Hubbel Weiss, Cornell University   “Fasulo brings to the fore the issues and controversies that surround today’s United Nations.”—Ambassador Joseph H. Melrose, Jr., National Model United Nations
"No one knows the big picture and inner workings of the UN better than Linda FasuloThis book is a must-read for anyone interested in international affairs."—Tom Brokaw

"A sprightly, authoritative tour of the UN's complex institutions, operations, history, personalities and most important issues. My students find it superbly equips them with a solid understanding of the UN."—John Hubbel Weiss, Cornell University

Linda Fasulo is a longtime independent reporter for NPR (National Public Radio) and is based at the United Nations. She has worked as UN correspondent for NBC News, MSNBC, and U.S. News & World Report.
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ISBN 13 9780300203653
ISBN 10 0300203659
Title An Insider's Guide to the UN
Author Linda Fasulo
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Yale University Press
Year published 2015-02-12
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.