THE UNITED NATIONS IN CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: ACHIEVEMENTS, CHALLENGES, AND THE PATH FORWARD

Abstract The United Nations (UN), established in 1945, remains a cornerstone of global governance, addressing challenges ranging from peacekeeping to sustainable development. This article examines the UN's historical evolution, its successes in peacekeeping and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and its failures in addressing crises like Rwanda and Syria. It also explores the UN's role in promoting human rights, international law, and global governance, while highlighting structural inefficiencies and proposing reforms to ensure its relevance in a multipolar world. Keywords: Multilateralism, Global Governance, and Peacekeeping.