Powszechny Przegląd Okresowy : szklanka do połowy pełna czy do połowy pusta?

Abstract

Successes or failures? The purpose of this article is to examine the initiatives undertaken by the United Na-tions, to identify its greatest successes and failures and to recommend changes to increase the efficiency of the Organization. To answer these problems, author researches a history and structure of the United Na-tions. The article analyses the most important indirect measures of the UN as an interna-tional legislation and universal structure created in Dumbarton Oaks. Moreover, aspect of the UN’s direct actions has been examined as well. Although international community witnesses many UN’s failures, the long-term effects constitute the success of the Organization. Main recommendations for the United Nation is to reform procedure in the principal organs, update the Charter and to analyse the finan-cial aspects of multiplication of the internal structures. Finally, international cooperation must be subordinated to one overarching principle – respect of the international rule of law.