One of the most crucial areas that they have helped develop is the integration of Asian development into the world arena. The current explosion of economic growth and social change within Asia has had a profound affect on world politics; Annan has been a crucial player in helping to shape the transition to include Asian players within the new United Nations. This has been evidenced by the new selection of a South Korean diplomat as the next Secretary General of the United Nations. The focus on equality and diversity within the United Nations is crucial to its ability to resolve conflicts. This is because only through an understanding of all global perspectives and issues, can the UN truly serve the world rather than just world powers. Kofi Annan is emblematic of the leadership within the United Nations; he utilized his influence on the global stage to bring attention to crisis within the world's hot-bed regions. His diverse experience and leadership helped to negotiate conflict resolution within these areas and promoted greater world attention to the plight of developing countries. All of these efforts reveal the importance of diverse...

Kofi Annan himself has revealed his character as an impressive leader; he leveraged his dependability and reputation for the protection of human rights into strong influence upon all nations on the world stage. The marriage of both a greater leader and a powerful institution intent on diversity and world conflict resolution created one of the most important global institutions in history.
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