They asserted that openness and trust were the ways to peace. ... The second theory of peace was the realist way of thinking. ... Chapter VI of the Charter lists and allows the methods for pacific settlement of international disputes. The next level of resolution is found in Chapter VII, which permits positive action against threats to peace. ... Disputes and situations are not separated distinctly in the Charter. ...

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Realism is "an image of international politics that tends to hold a rather pessimistic view, emphasizing the struggle for power and influence among political units acting in a rational, unitary manner in pursuit of objectives grounded in their separate, often divergent interests" (Viotti and Kauppi 509). ... This security organization was formed to help conduct multilateral diplomacy with the intent of preserving international peace. ... According to the Charter, the UN has four purposes: to maintain international peace and security; to develop friendly relations among nations; to cooperat...

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It was founded in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.3 Due to its international character and the powers vested in the United Nations Charter, it can take action on a wide range of issues,4 and provide a forum for the Member States to express their views, through the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and other bodies and committees.5 The Member States of the United Nation...

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