Title: The United Nations under Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, 1982-1991 /
Authors: Lankevich, George J., 1939-
Publisher: Scarecrow Press,
Year: 2001
Subjects: Pérez de Cuéllar, Javier,; United Nations History.; United Nations Biography.; World politics
Abstract: "When Javier Perez de Cuellar was elected United Nations secretary-general, few believed that the Peruvian diplomat would be more than a temporary placeholder. Those perceptions appeared to be confirmed when in 1982 the UN was unable to intervene effectively in the Falklands War or prevent another outbreak of mid-Eastern violence. After the Israeli-Lebanese War, the United States, a longtime advocate and supporter of the UN, seemed to be at the point of disowning its creation. The Reagan administration began reducing its monetary obligations to the world body and, by leaving UNESCO, signaled its disdain. By 1985 the UN faced financial bankruptcy."