Routledge - The United States and the Security Council Book

Explore the complex landscape of international security decision-making with this academic work from Routledge. The United States and the Security Council: Collective Security since the Cold War provides a detailed examination of how global security rules function in a post-Cold War environment. This book investigates the ongoing struggle to define the rules that govern global stability. It specifically looks at the differing perspectives within the United Nations Security Council, particularly in the wake of the events following 9/11. Readers will gain insight into the tension between different approaches to international law, such as the procedural collective security preferred by Russia, China, and France versus the approaches taken by the US and Britain. Whether you are studying international relations, political science, or sociology, this text offers a deep look into the disputes and decisions that shape our modern world. It serves as an essential resource for understanding how major global powers interpret their responsibilities and authority within the United Nations framework.