Law and practice of the United Nations documents and commentary

"The first edition of this book appeared in 2008, based heavily on the material underpinning the New York University School of Law seminar class "UN Constitutional Law", taught for half a century by the late, great Thomas M. Franck."--Preface.

First edition co-authored by Thomas M. Franck.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The UN charter -- Hard cases -- Hard choices -- Legal status -- The Secretary-General and the Secretariat -- Membership -- Structure, financing, and administration -- Counter-terrorism and nuclear non-proliferation -- Peace operations -- Sanctions -- Sustainable development -- Self-determination and democracy promotion -- Human rights -- The rule of law and transitional justice -- Immunity and responsibility -- Accountability in practice -- Reform.