Prosper or Perish? The Fate of the United Nations Post Iraq 2003.
This thesis explores the possible implications that the US-led war on Iraq (2003) may have had upon the future ability of the United Nations to maintain international peace. It is proposed that in wake of a war which was not officially approved by the UN, the decision of the US to 'go it alone' highlights a weakness of the organisation when faced with a determined, self-interested powerful state. The project shall predominately take on the epistemology of the realist tradition for assisting the exploration of this study, which shall provide the most accurate position from which to consider the question; prosper or perish? The fate of the United Nations post Iraq 2003.
Despite the full support from 35 countries around the globe, the US-led invasion of Iraq ensued without the formal approval of the United Nations. In light of the United States actions, speculation about the possible damage to the authority and credibility of the UN has canvassed many political debates in wake of President George W. Bush announcement that war on Iraq had commenced on March 20th 2003.
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