The United Nations Under Javier Perez de Cuellar, 1982-1991

by George J. Lankevich

When Javier P rez de Cu llar was elected secretary-general of the United Nations few believed that the colorless Peruvian diplomat would be more than a temporary placeholder. Those perceptions appeared to be confirmed during 1982 when the UN was unable to intervene effectively in the Falklands War or prevent another outbreak of mideastern violence. P rez de Cu llar originally intended to serve only a single term, and had he done so the world would...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810837021
• ISBN13: 9780810837027
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 8.5"