The Secretary-General of the United Nations : his political powers and practice

This thorough study of a new, unique, and powerful political office is based on important materials not hitherto generally available—including background information supplied by Trygve Lie and other officials both of the United Nations and the League of Nations. Stephen Schwebel describes and analyzes the Secretary-General’s exercise and development of his powers in the General Assembly, the Security Council, and other organs of the United Nations; his appeals to public opinion; his behind-the-scenes negotiation with governments. Preface CONTENTS INTRODUCTION The Legacy of the League PART 1 The Framework of the Secretary-General's Powers CHAPTER 1 San Francisco, the Charter, and the Preparatory Commission CHAPTER 2 Trygve Lie, and How He Came to Be Secretary-General PART 2 The Exercise and Development of the Secretary-Generates Powers CHAPTER 3 Relations with the General Assembly CHAPTER 4 Relations with the Security Council CHAPTER 5 Political Aspects of the Secretary-General's Relations with Nonpolitical Organ CHAPTER 6 The Secretary-General's Relations with Governments CHAPTER 7 The Secretary-General and World Public Opinion PART 3 The Future of the Secretaryship General CHAPTER 8 The Extension of Mr. Lie's Term CHAPTER 9 Secretary or General? APPENDIX Notes on the Resignation of Joseph A veno! NOTES Selected Bibliography INDEX