The emergence of global governance

This module covers the emergence and foundations of global intergovernmental organizations. This module particularly covers this subject as viewed by the role and function of its central institution, the United Nations (UN) Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to: Describe reasons for the emergence of global governance, including the failure of the state system to provide order and stability. Identify the emergence and expansion of governance processes, specialized functions, and international courts. Explain the substance, structure, and challenges of the UN—it Charter and principles, key institutional organs, main problems needing reform, and relationship to regional and state actors