The seminar examines current issues before the United Nations and assesses the organization's contributions to the resolution of diverse global problems. It assesses the UN's objectives, structure and decision-making procedures and evaluates current UN policies and activities on a range of contemporary issues. Current proposals for reform are assessed.

Antirequisite(s): Political Science 4402F/G; the former Political Science 4457F/G if taken in 2012/13 or 2013/14.

Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E, or Political Science 2245E, or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours.