Kofi Annan - UN secretary-general and his role in resolving international conflicts
Abstract
This paper analyses Kofi Annan's contribution as UN Secretary-General (1997-2006) to the prevention and resolution of international conflicts. The study focuses on hisdiplomatic initiatives, reform efforts within the UN system, and his personal approach to peacebuilding. It reviews selected cases such as Kosovo, Iraq and Darfur and discusses Annan's role in shaping global norms of multilateral diplomacy and humanitarian intervention. The article concludes that Kofi Annan has significantly changed the UN peace agenda by promoting human security and preventive diplomacy as central principles of global governance
Fields of Study & Subjects
Global Peace and Security Dynamics
Peacebuilding and International Security
International Relations and Foreign Policy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Revista Moldovenească de Drept Internaţional şi Relaţii Internaţionale
- Volume
- 21
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 118–129
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026