Karpovich, O. G. The Role of International Organizations in Resolution of Ethno-Political Confl icts

Abstract: Creation of many international relations has become possible due to the consensus of the world community regarding inadmissibility of wars between states. Creation of nuclear weapon made the open war between states with nuclear potentials impossible. Creation of the United Nations had the purpose to reinforce the established world order and avoid new conflicts. Unfortunately, the second half of the 20th century showed that those measures could not solve all the contradictions that appeared after the Second World War was over. In today’s changing world ethno-political conflicts are becoming more and more possible. Many countries face the creation of nationalist movements as a response to globalization processes. Societies demonstrate intolerance and hostility more often and this, of course, create grounds for future ethnopolitical conflicts which, in its turn, create one of the most serious threats for the humankind. The role of international organizations in prevention and resolution of such conflicts will be only increasing because today it is already impossible to imagine the world community remaining uninvolved when events resulting in numerous victims happen. Such organizations as the United Nations still have plenty of possibilities and powers even despite protracted crises experienced by many international organizations.

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