The United Nations between Charter Ideals and Institutional Reality: Successes, Constraints, and the Gap Between Aspiration and Outcome Introduction The was established in 1945 through the UN Charter with an ambitious set of objectives: to maintain international peace and security, promote friendly relations among states, achieve international cooperation in solving global problems, and serve as … Continue reading To what extent has the United Nations succeeded in fulfilling the objectives envisaged in its Charter, and what factors account for the gap between its aspirations and outcomes?