A Commentary on the Charter of the United Nations (Routledge Revivals)

First published in 1950, A Commentary on the Charter of the United Nations presents a collection of documentary material detailing various aspects of the UN Charter. It discusses themes like the evolution of the Charter; purposes and principles; Pacific settlements of disputes; the General Assembly; the Security Council; International Economic and Social Co-Operation; the Economic and Social Council; the International Court of Justice; transitional security arrangements etc. to show how, during the first three years of the existence the organs of the United Nations have applied and interpreted the provisions of the Charter. This is an important historical reference work for scholars and researchers of international law, international relations and international politics and diplomacy. Cover Half Title Title Copyright Original Title Original Copyright Contents PREFACE THE EVOLUTION OF THE CHARTER COMMENTARY ON ARTICLES : PREAMBLE I PURPOSES AND PRINCIPLES II MEMBERSHIP III ORGANS IV THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY V THE SECURITY COUNCIL VI PACIFIC SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES VII ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THREATS TO THE PEACE, BREACHES OF THE PEACE AND ACTS OF AGGRESSION VIII REGIONAL ARRANGEMENTS IX INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CO-OPERATION X THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL XI DECLARATION REGARDING NON-SELF-GOVERNING TERRITORIES XII INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEESHIP SYSTEM XIII THE TRUSTEESHIP COUNCIL XIV THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE XV THE SECRETARIAT XVI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS XVII TRANSITIONAL SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS XVIII AMENDMENTS XIX RATIFICATION AND SIGNATURE APPENDIX I COVENANT OF THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS II CHARTER OF THE UNITED NATIONS III STATUTE OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX