The Role of the Secretary-General
Assess the influence and diplomatic role of the UN Secretary-General in mediating international disputes. Students will examine the tenure of key figures like Dag Hammarskjöld.
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Assess the influence and diplomatic role of the UN Secretary-General in mediating international disputes. Students will examine the tenure of key figures like Dag Hammarskjöld.
Key Questions
- What is the diplomatic role of the UN Secretary-General?
- How did Dag Hammarskjöld expand the influence of the office?
- What constraints do Secretaries-General face when mediating conflicts?
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