United Nations Main Subject Group: Table of Contents

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Illustrated Overview of the United Nations Main Subject Group

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Basic course 1: What are the Tasks and Aims of the United Nations?

> The United Nations Charter

Basic course 2: How did the United Nations Develop?

> The Foundation of the United Nations (1941-1945)
> The United Nations during the Cold War (1946-1988)
> The United Nations after the End of the Cold War (1989-2004)
> Milestones and an Overview of the Peace Missions

Basic course 3: How is the United Nations Structured?

> The United Nations General Assembly
> The United Nations Security Council
> The Secretariat and the Secretary-General of the United Nations
> The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations
> The International Court of Justice
> The United Nations Trusteeship Council

Basic course 4: What does the United Nations System Look Like?

> Special Organs
> The Specialist Institutions

Basic course 5: Which Problems is the United Nations Confronted with?

> Problems with Securing Peace
> The United Nations' Financial Crisis
> Fundamental Reform Plans and the Problems Associated with their Implementation
> Problems with Coordination and Work Efficiency

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