The Wars on Terrorism and Iraq
Human Rights, Unilateralism and US Foreign Policy
Published on 11. March 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-415-70063-4 (ISBN)
Description
'If I had the power to do so, I would make this book compulsory reading for all who exercise political power in our world today! Instead, I will keep my fingers crossed that it will be read by as many members of Congress and of the current US administration as possible, and by a wide cross-section of policy analysts, diplomats, academics and human rights defenders.' - Mary Robinson, Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Wars on Terrorism and Iraq provides a timely and critical analysis of the impact of the wars on terrorism and Iraq on human rights particularly internationally, as well as related tensions between unilateralism and multilateralism in US foreign policy. The distinguished contributors examine the consequences for international relations and world order of the traditional standard bearer for human rights and democracy (the United States) appearing not to be championing the rule of law and negotiated conflict resolution. The authors also suggest effective policies to promote greater fulfilment of human rights in order to achieve peaceful accord within nations, and stability internationally.
Wars on Terrorism and Iraq provides a timely and critical analysis of the impact of the wars on terrorism and Iraq on human rights particularly internationally, as well as related tensions between unilateralism and multilateralism in US foreign policy. The distinguished contributors examine the consequences for international relations and world order of the traditional standard bearer for human rights and democracy (the United States) appearing not to be championing the rule of law and negotiated conflict resolution. The authors also suggest effective policies to promote greater fulfilment of human rights in order to achieve peaceful accord within nations, and stability internationally.
Reviews / Votes
'An enjoyable read that will aid in better understanding of the dynamics of power plays at the international level.' - U.S.I. Journal'A far more self-reflective account of the link between human rights and American foreign policy.' - International Journal of Human Rights 'An enjoyable read that will aid in better understanding of the dynamics of power plays at the international level.' - U.S.I. Journal
'A far more self-reflective account of the link between human rights and American foreign policy.' - International Journal of Human Rights
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
418 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-70063-4 (9780415700634)
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Margaret Crahan | John Goering | Thomas G. Weiss
The Wars on Terrorism and Iraq
Human Rights, Unilateralism and US Foreign Policy
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07/2004
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Margaret Crahan | John Goering | Thomas G. Weiss
The Wars on Terrorism and Iraq
Human Rights, Unilateralism and US Foreign Policy
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07/2004
Routledge
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Margaret Crahan | John Goering | Thomas G. Weiss
The Wars on Terrorism and Iraq
Human Rights, Unilateralism and US Foreign Policy
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Persons
Thomas G. Weiss is Presidential Professor at The CUNY Graduate Center and Director of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, where he is co-director of the United Nations Intellectual History Project and editor of Global Governance. He has written or edited some 30 books about multilateral approaches to international peace and security, humanitarian action, and sustainable development.
Margaret E. Crahan is the Dorothy Epstein Professor of Latin American History at Hunter College and The CUNY Graduate Center and a Senior Research Associate of the Institute of Latin American Studies at Columbia University.
John Goering is a Professor at the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College of the City University of New York. From 1997 to Spring 1999, he served on the staff of the White House Initiative on Race.
Margaret E. Crahan is the Dorothy Epstein Professor of Latin American History at Hunter College and The CUNY Graduate Center and a Senior Research Associate of the Institute of Latin American Studies at Columbia University.
John Goering is a Professor at the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College of the City University of New York. From 1997 to Spring 1999, he served on the staff of the White House Initiative on Race.
Content
Part 1: Framing the Debate 1. The Interplay of US Domestic Issues, Human Rights and US Foreign Policy 2. Precedent and Example in the International Arena Part 2: The War on Terrorism and Human Rights 3. US Foreign Policy and Human Rights in an Era of Insecurity 4. Unintended International Consequences of the War on Terrorism 5. The Bush Administration's Neglect of Human Rights in Fighting Terrorism: The boomerang effect Part 3: US Multilateralism in the Wake of Iraq 6. Bush, Iraq, and the UN: Whose idea was this anyway? 7. The War Against Iraq: Strategic and normative implications 8. The Future of US-European Relations 9. Legal Unilateralism 10. Tactical Multilateralism: US Foreign Policy toward the Middle East Conclusion