During His Time As Secretary-general Of The Un, Kofi Annan Played A Decisive Role In Launching The Millennium Development Goals, Establishing The International Criminal Court, And Articulating The Responsibility To Protect As A Guiding Principle For International Action. In 2001 - Just After The Attacks Of 9/11 - He And The Un Jointly Received The Nobel Peace Prize For Their Work For A Better Organized And More Peaceful World. These And Other Crucial Events - Including The Crises Over Kosovo And East Timor, And The War In Iraq - Are Encapsulated In This Book Of Kofi Annan's Key Speeches Throughout His Term Of Office. Covering Subjects From Development, Health, And Climate Change To The Prevention Of Genocide And The Ideal Of Diversity, These Statements Show How Deeply Involved The Un Was In Important Issues Of The Era.--from Book Jacket. The United Nations -- Development And The Global Community -- Peace And Security -- Human Rights -- Peacekeeping And Peace-building -- Africa -- The Middle East -- Prevention Of Genocide And The Responsibility To Protect -- The Value Of Diversity. By Kofi A. Annan; Edited By Edward Mortimer. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.