(i) Major changes took place in world politics after the end of the Cold War. For example, America remained the only super power in world politics.
(ii) A conducive atmosphere prevailed for the growth in trade and economic relations between and among nations.
(iii) As all nations of the world decided to give priority to trade relations, the idea of giving ‘aid’ to other nations fell behind.
(iv) The United Nations now had to take more concrete steps to maintain global peace and security.
(v) Environmental protection, fostering of human rights, gender equality and management of natural calamities now acquired a global dimension.