Number: RL33848 Title: United Nations Reform: U.S. Policy and International Perspectives Authors: Luisa Blanchfield, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Abstract: This report focuses on current U.N. reform efforts and priorities from the perspective of several key actors, including the U.S. government, the U.N. Secretary- General, selected groups of member states, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and a cross-section of groups tasked with addressing U.N. reform. It also examines congressional actions related to U.N. reform, as well as future policy considerations. Pages: 34 Date: November 24, 2008