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PCR 311 Philosophies and Great Personalities of Peace
identification characteristics such as proximity,
common interests, language, historic, spiritual and
cultural affinities. As a result, they may make
themselves jointly responsible for the peaceful
settlement of disputes… and security in their
respective regions…”
Article 52 of the UN charter provides thus:
Nothing in the present charter precludes the existence
of regional arrangements or agencies for dealing with
such matters relating to the maintenance of
international peace and security as are appropriate for
regional action, provided that such arrangements or
agencies and their activities are consistent with the
purposes and principles of the United Nations.
Reinforcing Article 52 is Article 55 of the charter which further provides thus:
The security council shall, where appropriate, utilize
such regional arrangements or agencies for enforcement
action under its authority…
SELF ASSESSMENT EXERCISE V
How can you differentiate national interest from the personal interest of a
political Head of state?
4.0 CONCLUSION
From the above submissions, all the conflict resolution techniques are
predicated on the emergence of great personalities of peace who could shun
parochialism and ensure they use their fountain of knowledge to preach, and
seek ways of sustainable peace in a troubled world.
5.0 SUMMARY
The unit has highlighted some aspects of international laws of war which
specifically emphasised the significance of great personalities of Peace through
whom philosophies are disseminated in search of sustainable peace.
6.0 TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
1. What is the significance of Article 33 of the U.N. Charter in appraising
the relevance of great personalities of peace towards conflict resolution?
2. Discuss three instances where great personalities of peace have
successfully intervened, either at International or National levels?
7. REFERENCES/FURTHER READINGS
1. Akinboye, S.O. and Otto, F.O. (2005). A systematic Approach to
International Relations, Lagos, Concept Publications.
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