Would the world be better without the UN? A conversation with author Thomas G. Weiss

In this episode of the #NextPagePod, we are joined by Professor Thomas G. Weiss, of the CUNY Graduate Center, a renowned researcher of the United Nations secretariat and the UN system at large. Our Director at the UN Library and Archives Geneva, Francesco Pisano, explores with Professor Weiss one of his latest books, Would the World Be Better without the UN?

In his early career, he served with various parts of the UN Secretariat and UN specialised agencies. He has published countless works on the UN system, international relations, humanitarian affairs and peacekeeping.

Resources

• Transcript: bitly.ws/t7zg

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Content 

Speakers: Thomas Weiss

Host: Francesco Pisano

Editors & Producers: Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi, Yunshi (Daisy) Liang, Natalie Alexander

Social media designs: Alma Selvaggia Rinaldi & Natalie Alexander

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva