The United Nations and the Quest for Nuclear Disarmament

The focus of this text is on the role that the United Nations has played in the negotiating process of nuclear disarmament. It is intended to provoke thought and discussion about the past, present and future involvement of the UN in the disarmament negotiations. The crucial questions are to what extent was there a broad consensus among its membership? Behind these questions lies an important and general was the UN afforded with a primary or secondary role in dealing with nuclear disarmament negotiations? The conclusion offers and evaluation of the performance of the UN, the conditions under the UNwhich can make the world organization more effective and ultimately presents suggestions on the improved utilization of the UN so as to increase its effectiveness.