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United Nations - or Not

A look at the work of the UN from the inside as its faces some tough challenges

World Service,4 episodes

Episodes

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Problems without passports
The role of the UN in Africa
26 Sep 2003,26 mins
The final judgement
The UN's future approach towards international justice, peace and security
22 Sep 2003,26 mins
The lessons of history
The love-hate relationship between United States and the UN
20 Sep 2003,25 mins
A difficult and defining moment
A look at the United Nations from the inside as it faces its toughest challenge
13 Sep 2003,25 mins