Bertrand Ramcharan Books

Focusing on the Security Council's protective practices and legal frameworks, this volume aims to enhance its protective function. It explores the doctrines and jurisprudence that underpin the Council's operations, providing insights into how these elements can be refined and applied in future scenarios. By documenting these aspects, the book serves as a resource for understanding and advancing the Council's role in international protection efforts.

Focusing on the UN's Agenda 2030, the book examines the slow progress on its five interconnected themes: conflict prevention, development, peace, justice, and human rights. It highlights urgent calls from various leaders, including the UN Secretary-General, emphasizing that the Sustainable Development Goals are unlikely to be achieved by 2030 without intensified efforts. Despite the challenges, there remains significant effort towards development, underscoring the complexity of achieving these ambitious global objectives.

Focusing on the International Court of Justice's potential future role, the book examines critical global challenges like climate change, environmental degradation, and pandemics. It posits that the ICJ, with its unique independence and expertise, is positioned to fulfill essential judicial, security, and protection functions within the United Nations framework. The discussion emphasizes the need for the ICJ to adapt and take on these responsibilities to address pressing survival issues facing the world.