A Global Agenda: Issues Before the 53rd General Assembly of the United Nations

This annual publication provides readers with the most accurate, complete, and up-to-date information on the work of the United Nations.

Designed to serve international affairs experts, concerned citizens, and students, each volume of A Global Agenda offers a comprehensive overview of the complex and disparate activities of the entire UN system over the course of a year and describes their significance within the context of contemporary events.

Sponsored by the United Nations Association of the United States of America.

Praise for previous editions: 'Authoritative, well-documented, and easily accessible.

As always, this is a must reading for faculty, students, and the public following UN affairs.' _Thomas G.

Weiss, CUNY 'Invaluable guide to specific background documents . . . a mirror on the most significant global issues of the time . . . an excellent way to keep informed on global issues and actions taken within the UN system.' _Karen A.

Mingst, University of Kentucky 'A Global Agenda is unmatched for its coverage of the wide range of issues now on General Assembly's agenda . . . an invaluable resource.' _Margaret P. Karns, University of Dayton