The United Nations as Leviathan: Global Governance in the Post-American World

The world needs a UN 3.0 that is confident, competent, and independent to address global crises. It will lead the international community through subsidiarity, certification, and legitimacy, allowing it to tackle the climate crisis, broaden democracy and human rights, govern globalization, and be better prepared for the next pandemic.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 15 November 2022
Publisher: University Press of America

The world is facing unprecedented global crises that demand a transformative approach beyond the capabilities of the current United Nations (UN). Roland Rich's Leviathan offers a vision for a UN 3.0, a confident, competent, and independent organization that incorporates the world of business, global civil society, and governments. This new UN will not wield a monopoly on force but will lead the international community through a combination of principles, processes, and legitimacy. By prioritizing the principle of subsidiarity, engaging thousands of entities in problem-solving, and earning legitimacy through performance, the UN will be well-positioned to address the climate crisis, broaden the protection of democracy and human rights, govern globalization, and enhance its preparedness for future pandemics. While Leviathan provides a vision, it does not offer a detailed blueprint for implementation. However, it does highlight the critical first step of clipping the wings of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, which has hindered progress and undermined the organization's effectiveness. It is time for a new era of collaboration, responsibility, and progress in which the UN 3.0 can play a pivotal role in shaping a more peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world for all.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780761873723