Peacemaker: U Thant, the United Nations and the Untold Story of the 1960s.
Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 10. P. 104 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Sidel, John 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on Thant Myint-U's book, *Peacemaker*, which examines the tenure of U Thant, the first non-white Secretary-General of the United Nations, from 1961 to 1971. It highlights the challenges he faced in attempting to mediate various global conflicts during a tumultuous period marked by decolonization and shifting international dynamics. The author reflects on U Thant's limited power within the UN and the high expectations placed upon him, as well as the broader geopolitical shifts, particularly the changing stance of the United States towards Third World nations. Ultimately, the book serves as a reminder of the complexities of international diplomacy and the enduring struggles faced by nations emerging from colonial rule. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:History Today. 2025/10, Vol. 75, Issue 10, p104
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Political Science
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0018-2753
- Accession Number:187799568
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