The United Nations: a pacifist reflection

Authors

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4013/edu.2023.271.10

Keywords:

Multilateralism, Peace, United Nations

Abstract

This paper aims to reflect on the United Nations from a pacifist point of view, taking into consideration one of its key goals: the maintenance of international peace and security. It also seeks to reinforce the important role of multilateralism in the contemporary international system, as well as the UN's contribution to this dynamic. Through a qualitative analysis, primary sources and scientific literature are used to explore the pacifist and multilateral nature of the largest international organization ever founded. Despite the challenges posed by the current international framework, in particular due to several Member States’ decisions towards international cooperation, it is concluded that the UN has managed to secure its purposes.

Downloads

Published

2023-02-03

Issue

v. 27 (2023)

Section

Dossiê: Educação para a paz e para o pacifismo

License

I grant the journal Educação Unisinos the first publication of my article, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license (which allows sharing of work, recognition of authorship and initial publication in this journal).

I confirm that my article is not being submitted to another publication and has not been published in its entirely on another journal. I take full responsibility for its originality and I will also claim responsibility for charges from claims by third parties concerning the authorship of the article.

I also agree that the manuscript will be submitted according to the journal’s publication rules described above.