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The United Nations at 50: A Force for the Future?
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ifty years ago, on June 26th, 1945, the United Nations was created to secure peace around the world. But this hope fell
victim to the Cold War which froze relationships between the two global superpowers.
Today, the United Nations is testing its ability to keep the peace and prevent conflicts. But, ironically, just as the UN's founding vision seems achievable, Cold War warriors are attempting to severely limit US participation in UN multinational peacekeeping missions, preferring, regardless of the cost, that the US be ready to go it alone as the world's policeman. Featured Experts: John Bolton, Former Assistant Secretary of State
Rep. James Leach, (R-IA)
Ambassador Jeane Kirkpatrick, Former U.S. Permanent Rep. to the UN Ambassador William van den Huevel, Former Deputy U.S. Ambassador to the UN Produced:
October 22, 1995
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