International Efforts In Fighting Terrorism The Role OF United Nation In Encountering The Terrorist Phenomenon

Abstract

The study aims at examining the international efforts made in fighting terrorism at international and national levels , the effect of the structure of current international system and the role of controlling power on international resolution . In the beginning , it sought to investigate the concept of terrorism , the problem of distinguishing between the concept of “terrorism” and “aggression”, “the right of self –destiny “cited in international charters, as well as the applicable tract of these concept through resolution , agreements ,measure and procedures taken by international organizations, specifically United Nation. Following this way, the study traced the role of United Nation in dealing with terrorism after the attacks of September 11, 2001 in the United States through security council and General Assembly resolutions, American influence on the resolutions , measures and practical procedures taken ,as well as the violations against international legitimacy , human rights and basic freedoms. The study concluded the fact of the impact of “power structure “and current international system structure on one of the most important characteristics of the international organization , namely , United Nation ,represented in relinquishing its “independent will” and its incapability to perform what it has been committed to, as cited in its charter texts to the advantage of dominant power (or powers)over international affairs.