Q International Center
Reports & Publications
Essays and analysis on international affairs, peacekeeping, and public policy.
United Nations & Peacekeeping · Commentary
Disguising Power Politics
The trajectory of United Nations peacekeeping
According to Urquhart, the use of the word ‘United’ in the organization’s name, United Nations, comes from united in war not united in peace, referencing the Atlantic Charter of 1941. It is worth mentioning that the permanent members of the Security Council with the veto power are the wartime alliance leaders.
Palestine & International Affairs · Commentary
Palestine, The Occupied Land
United Nations Resolution 50, 1948
The story began with the British occupation of Palestine and other Arab lands in 1917, starting with the occupation of Jerusalem in December 1917, while Britain was courting its Jewish citizens.