Enough Reports: More Action Needed on U.N. Reform

Publication Date: December 2006

Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)

Author(s): Brett D. Schaefer

Research Area: International relations

Keywords: International organizations; UN reform; Ban Ki Moon

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The United States should support new Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon in pushing for fundamental reform of the U.N. but should not hesitate to supplement its diplomatic efforts with financial carrots and sticks and use its voice and vote to oppose new initiatives, offices or organizations, or budget increases until reforms are implemented.