Author: Joyleen

Introduction Ever since the United Nations (UN) was formed in 1945, it’s been the principal global organization for peace and security. Almost 80 years on, the UN Security Council (UNSC) which is supposed to ensure our safety has come in for increasing criticism : it has been called antiquated, unrepresentative and dominated by a small group of powerful countries. Its present structure more accurately reflects mid-twentieth-century power realities than our current world. The crisis in Ukraine, the conflict in Syria, and the ongoing problems in Africa are just a few of the events in recent history that have called the…

Introduction International organisations have become the backbone of global governance, facilitating cooperation in areas such as peace and security, trade, human rights, health, and development. For law students, understanding their structure, functioning, and limitations is essential. In this assignment, I have chosen two authoritative books on the subject: International Organizations by H.O. Agarwal (2018, Central Law Publications) and The Law of International Organizations by Nigel D. White (2016, Oxford University Press). I selected these books because they complement each other. Agarwal’s text is widely used in Indian law schools for its clear explanations and exam-oriented approach, while White’s book provides…