United Nations
GOV 94UN
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Description
An interactive discussion of the origins, present work, and future prospects of the United Nations. The UN is the only international organization with global scope and nearly universal membership, and it is a central component of the rules-based international order. The seminar critically examines whether the UN lives up to the promise of promoting peace and prosperity. We analyze its inner workings and its impact on world politics by surveying recent international relations scholarship, practitioner accounts by diplomats, and journalistic works. Topics include peacekeeping, sanctions, the use of force, human rights, international justice, economic development, and climate change mitigation.
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Please note that you must enter the Gov 94 lottery by Monday, November 9th at 11:59 pm: https://www.gov.harvard.edu/undergraduate/academics/concentration-requirements/gov-94-seminars/. Priority will be given to Government concentrators. Results will be released on the evening of Tuesday, November 10th.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
