Richard A. Falk Book order

The United Nations (UN) has always loomed large in international conflicts, but today accepted wisdom declares that the organization has lost its way. Liberating The United Nations is a thorough review of its founding and history that tracks critical junctures that obscured or diverted the path to a powerful and just UN that abides by international law. Based on the extensive expertise of two former UN-insiders, Richard Falk and Hans von Sponeck, the book goes beyond critique and diagnosis, proposing ways to achieve a more effective and legitimate UN. The historical sweep of the book offers a uniquely broad perspective on how the UN has evolved from the time of its establishment, and how that evolution reflects, and was defined by, world politics. The book explores these themes through the specific cases of intervention in Palestine, Iraq, and Syria. Liberating The United Nations hopes to reinvigorate the original vision of the UN by asserting its place in a world of amplifying chauvinistic nationalism. Falk and von Sponeck argue for how important the UN has become, and could be, in aiding with the transnational and global challenges of the present and future, including pandemics, environmental crises, and mass migration.

This political memoir reveals how Richard Falk became prominent in America and internationally as both a public intellectual and citizen pilgrim. His memoir is studded with encounters with well-known public figures in law, academia, political activism and even Hollywood. -- Adapted from back cover

Focusing on the international system, this text equips students with a comprehensive theoretical and methodological foundation. It explores the workings of the current global landscape, anticipates future developments influenced by existing trends, and discusses practical approaches to address pressing global issues.

The book explores the impact of US-sponsored torture, indefinite detention, and drone warfare through the lens of humanistic and artistic responses to violence. It examines iconic representations, such as the hooded man from Abu Ghraib, and lesser-known human rights violations, emphasizing the emotional and moral recognition they evoke. Through philosophical and poetic texts, it analyzes how victims communicate their suffering despite systemic efforts to silence them. The work prompts critical reflection on national security practices and the ethical responsibilities of citizens. An Afterword by Richard Falk concludes the volume.

The book features contributions from international lawyers and scholars who explore the legal classification of the Vietnam War. They debate whether it should be viewed as a civil war or as a unique situation within modern international law. This examination delves into the complexities of legal definitions and the implications of categorizing the conflict, providing a scholarly analysis of international legal principles in the context of historical events.

Richard Falk, former UN Special Rapporteur for Palestine (2008-2014), has dedicated much of his life to the study of the Israel/Palestine conflict. In Palestine's Horizon, he brings his experiences to bear on one of the most controversial issues of our times. This book explores the intricacies and interconnections of the history and politics of Israel/Palestine, in light of the global community's troubled morality. After enduring years of violent occupation, the Palestinian movement is exploring different avenues for peace. These include the pursuit of rights under international law in venues such as the UN and International Criminal Court, and the new emphasis on global solidarity and non-violent militancy embodied by the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Campaign, among others. Falk refutes the notion that the Palestinian struggle is a 'lost cause' by focusing on new tactics of resistance. He also reflects on the legacy of Edward Said, drawing on the importance of his humanist thought. Against this background, he provides a vision of peace that is mindful of the formidable difficulties of achieving a just solution to the long conflict.

Focusing on significant legal and ethical issues surrounding the Vietnam War, this volume addresses controversies such as the Cambodian invasion, the My Lai massacre, and war crimes. It presents a balanced view through selected writings from notable contributors, including Henry Kissinger and Richard A. Falk. In addition to these central debates, the book explores constitutional questions, governmental functions, the status of the insurgent regime in South Vietnam, and the broader implications for global order.

From drone warfare to nuclear weapons, global governance to post-secularism, this is an essential study on the changes in world politics since the end of the Cold War and 9/11.