Since the foundation of the United Nations, disarmament and arms control have played a critical role in preventing and ending crises and armed conflict. Heightened tensions and dangers are better ...

EXPLAINER: What Is the United Nations? In 1945 ... The U.N. has six main arms of its operation – all established when the organization was founded in 1945. They are the General Assembly ...

UNITED NATIONS--More than 200 global organizations urged the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday to impose an arms embargo on Myanmar, saying the time for statements has passed and immediate action ...