We the Peoples: A UN for the Twenty-First Century, by Kofi A. Annan

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During his momentous time as Secretary-General of the UN, Kofi Annan played a decisive role in launching the Millennium Development Goals, establishing the International Criminal Court, and articulating the Responsibility to Protect as a guiding principle for international action. In 2001 - just after 9/11 - he and the UN jointly received the Nobel Peace Prize, 'for their work for a better organized and more peaceful world.' These and other crucial events - including the crises over Kosovo and East Timor, and the war in Iraq - are encapsulated in this book of Kofi Annan's key speeches from throughout his term of office. The selection gives a broad view of Annan's most pressing concerns, and the eloquence with which he addressed them. Covering subjects from development, health, and climate change to the prevention of genocide and the ideal of diversity, these statements show how deeply involved the UN was in the most important issues of the era. We the Peoples is a timely and much-needed reminder of Annan's ideas and priorities; his words on war, peace, humanity, and 'man's inhumanity to man' still resonate today. This book will offer many pointers for maintaining and developing the UN as a vital instrument for humanity in the coming decades.

We the Peoples: A UN for the Twenty-First Century, by Kofi A. Annan

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We the Peoples: A UN for the Twenty-First Century, by Kofi A. Annan

Review This long-awaited book by Kofi Annan provides remarkable lessons of history during his service as Secretary-General, combined with advice and counsel that are valuable to all world leaders for meeting future challenges and opportunities. --Jimmy CarterKofi Annan is a man himself committed to the principles he asks of others. This vital book brings to us the practice of his indomitable credo: justice, peace, and fulfillment of the real needs of the human condition for "We the Peoples." --Nadine GordimerWe hear in this book the clear and persuasive voice of a man who stood at the turn of a century and believed that he could make a difference, personally and institutionally. And he did. Elected by states, he stood for people, and in dealing with both he changed for the better how we view international relations. --Louise ArbourReaders will come away with a better understanding of Annan's philosophy with regard to how the United Nations should participate in global governance and the role the secretary general should play in world affairs. VERDICT Recommended reading for those interested in international relations or recent UN history. This is a strong companion to Annan's earlier work with Nadar Mousavizadeh, Interventions. ----Library JournalReaders will come away with a better understanding of Annan's philosophy with regard to how the United Nations should participate in global governance and the role the secretary general should play in world affairs. VERDICT Recommended reading for those interested in international relations or recent UN history. This is a strong companion to Annan's earlier work with Nadar Mousavizadeh, Interventions --Library JournalWe hear in this book the clear and persuasive voice of a man who stood at the turn of a century and believed that he could make a difference, personally and institutionally. And he did. Elected by states, he stood for people, and in dealing with both he changed for the better how we view international relations.Louise ArbourWe the Peoples will help to illumine the major cross-currents of international politics, the tension between international idealism and state-based realism, the evolution of the concept of the international community and the role of global norms in shaping the terms of engagement between states, international organizations and civil society actors on the contested terrain of world politics, and the sense of cosmopolitan solidarity. --Global GovernanceReaders will come away with a better understanding of Annan's philosophy with regard to how the United Nations should participate in global governance and the role the secretary general should play in world affairs. VERDICT Recommended reading for those interested in international relations or recent UN history. This is a strong companion to Annan's earlier work with Nadar Mousavizadeh, Interventions --Library JournalWe hear in this book the clear and persuasive voice of a man who stood at the turn of a century and believed that he could make a difference, personally and institutionally. And he did. Elected by states, he stood for people, and in dealing with both he changed for the better how we view international relations. --Louise Arbour

About the Author Kofi Annan was the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations, serving two terms from January 1, 1997, to December 31, 2006, and was the first to emerge from the ranks of UN staff. In 2001 Kofi Annan and the United Nations were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, with the citation praising his leadership for bringing new life to the organization. Edward Mortimer, a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, and Kofi Annan s UN speechwriter, collaborated with Annan in the creation of this book.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. More than Nice Thoughts Needed By Michael Griswold ***I received a copy of this book through Goodreads First Reads Program in exchange for a review. The opinions expressed are my own ***Kofi Annan is a former Secretary-General of the United Nations, so one must therefore take the speeches contained in this volume with a grain of salt. Overall, I thought Kofi Annan did an admirable job of articulating the issues that the international community will have to reckon with in the future. The 21st Century isn't going to be a world where war and peace are the only things that matters. I thought the speeches on gender equality, poverty, Aids, etc. really helped in articulating this message.Although Annan's remarks attempted to sound a hopeful and upbeat note, I have to question why we should believe the UN of the Twenty-First Century will be more effective in dealing with these new challenges given the impotence of the UN as we know it. The veto players in the Security Council can prevent any meaningful action on the war and peace and without peace, these other issues cannot be tackled.As long as the self-interests of powerful actors can stall meaningful action by seemingly endless debates over terminology and semantics, I fear that Annan has produced nothing more than nice thoughts.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great inspirign book By Isabel Taylor This is a wonderful book with some of the major speeches made by Kofi Annan while he was Secretary General of the United Nations for two terms. and forever became such a symbol of integrity and wisdom and what it means to be a MAN. Beautiful speeches, all! A great read.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five Stars By Tore Norvald Osen a very good book

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