The inevitable reforms of the UN in the light of the failures of crisis management operations

Abstract

Since its inception in 1945, the UN has not only had success stories behind it, but many failures and negative experiences have surrounded its nearly 75-year existence. In my dissertation, I analyze the UN peacekeeping and crisis management operations, and then examine the reasons behind the organization’s efficiency problems. I will also shed light on why structural and historical traditions hinder the development of the United Nations. In addition, I am looking for a link between the successful adoption and adaptation of each reform proposal and the failure of initiatives. My hypothesis is that the organizational and operational structure of the United Nations has not kept pace with the changes of recent decades, resulting in structural, political, economic, and social fault lines that would require almost immediate intervention to remedy. In the course of my research, I am also looking for the answer to whether individual participating countries pay the sums of money and other contributions imposed on them, or whether they may fail to do so or refuse to do so. Regarding my research methodology, I undertake the evaluation and analysis of the relevant Hungarian and foreign literature on the topic.