What happens when the General Assembly convenes?
Examine the three types of sessions conducted by the General Assembly to maintain international peace and security.
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What happened in the Hungarian uprising?
Examine the political developments in Hungary that affected the relevance of the United Nations during the Cold War.
When was ASEAN formed?
Learn more about the historical developments before the founding of ASEAN.
When was the Berlin Wall built and why?
Find out more about the Berlin Crisis of 1961 to understand why the Berlin Wall was built
What was the main purpose of the Potsdam Conference?
Learn more about the Potsdam Conference that involved the Big Three’s discussion of post-war order and Germany.
What was the purpose of the Yalta Conference?
Learn more about the Yalta Conference, which was code-named Argonaut, that involved the ‘Big Three’.
An Agenda for Peace
Learn more about Boutros-Ghali’s report that broadened the scope of United Nations peacekeeping.
Criticisms of the veto
Analyse the problems arising from the veto mechanism that affected the functions of the Security Council.
Why is the UN Security Council important?
Examine the role of the Security Council to comprehend its significance to international peace and security.
What is the Mexican debt crisis?
Learn more about the Mexican debt crisis of 1982 that impeded the global economy.