US Politics and the United Nations: A Tale of Dysfunctional Dynamics

It is no secret that the U.S. variously pulls away from the United Nations and embraces it as a significant venue for policy initiatives. But what explains this dramatic inconsistency?

The United Nations in the 21st Century (fifth edition)

Thoroughly revised throughout, the fifth edition focuses on major trends since 2012, including changing power dynamics, increasing threats to peace and security, and the growing challenges of climate...