1993: United Nations

Archives consist of articles that originally appeared in Collier's Year Book (for events of 1997 and earlier) or as monthly updates in Encarta Yearbook (for events of 1998 and later). Because they were published shortly after events occurred, they reflect the information available at that time. Cross references refer to Archive articles of the same year.

During 1993 the United Nations continued to focus on peacekeeping operations as the linchpin of its work. Following the lead of Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali's 1992 'Agenda for Peace' proposals, peacekeeping efforts were redefined and broadened in many countries to include preventive... ...