The ABC of the United Nations General Assembly: Navigating Global Challenges in a Fragmented World

Simon Pascal Alain Handy's seminal book takes a deep dive into the history of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) from its origin in 1946 as a global platform dedicated to the "Glory of God and in Prayer for Peace on Earth." Operating under the principle of one country, one vote, the UNGA is often characterized by entrenched positions and a lack of consensus leading to inaction and inertia. Handy argues that the UNGA is still essential and offers groundbreaking proposals to revamp it...