Books:
* The United Nations: A Very Short Introduction (2007) - A concise and accessible overview of the UN's history, structure, and function.
* A History of the United Nations (2013) - A more comprehensive account of the UN's evolution and its impact on global affairs.
* The United Nations: The First Fifty Years (1995) - A detailed analysis of the UN's achievements and challenges in its first five decades.
* The United Nations: From Collective Security to Collective Action (2017) - A collection of essays exploring the changing role of the UN in the 21st century.
* The United Nations: A Global Perspective (2019) - A textbook designed for university students studying international relations and global governance.
Articles and Chapters:
Luck has also published numerous articles and book chapters on various aspects of international relations, including:
* The Role of the United Nations in the 21st Century
* The Future of the United Nations Security Council
* The UN and the Challenges of Global Governance
* The UN and the International Criminal Court
* Diplomacy and the Art of Negotiation
Other Works:
* The UN: A World History (2021) - A co-authored book providing a broad historical overview of the UN.
* The UN: A Guide for Beginners (2023) - A simplified guide to understanding the UN for a general audience.
Academic Positions and Roles:
* Professor Emeritus of International Affairs at Columbia University
* Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations
* Former United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs
Luck's work is widely respected for its insights into the workings of the UN and its role in global affairs. He is considered a leading expert on the subject and has contributed significantly to the understanding of this important international institution.