Conflicts in several African countries showed signs of abatement in 2002, due in part to United Nations involvement in the peace processes and mediation efforts. While the most remarkable progress was seen in Angola and ...

In 2002, the United Nations continued to address major political and security challenges in the Asia and Pacific region, particularly in Afghanistan and Iraq. It also oversaw the successful transition of East Timor into ...

The United Nations continued, throughout 2002, to assist countries in the Americas region in strengthening political stability, security, economic and social development, judicial reform and respect for human rights. The ...

In 2003, Africa continued to be beset by conflicts and political dissension and the United Nations remained involved in the search for solutions. Two regions in particular were the focus of UN attention—the Great Lakes ...

The year 2003 was a particularly challenging one for the United Nations in the area of Africa. World attention focused on the declaration of war in Iraq and its aftermath, which gave rise to deep divisions in the international ...

In 2003, the United Nations continued its assistance to countries in the Americas region in their efforts to strengthen political stability, security and judicial reform, human rights, demilitarization and the strengthening ...

Mr. Green discusses his involvement with the United Nations at its early years in this interview, conducted on 21 April 1986. Here, he shares his personal memories of when the United Nations Charter was signed, its first ...

The interview was conducted on 16 September 1985. Retired at the time, Dr. Goodrich reflects on the drafting of the Charter and assesses the performance of the United Nations and the Secretaries-General in relation to the ...

The interview was conducted on 19 April 1990. Mr. Lundquist discusses how he became involved with designing the United Nations emblem, as well as the early beginnings of the United Nations.

A strong proponent of the International Criminal Court, Mr. Heinbecker discusses his observations of the inner workings of the Security Council in this interview, conducted on 8 November 2004, as well as some changes that ...