Multilateralism under challenge?
power, international order and structural change
Published on 17. January 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
576 pages
978-92-808-1129-2 (ISBN)
Description
The principles, values and manifestations of multilateralism, including the United Nations, are under sustained scrutiny and assault. Their performance and effectiveness are questioned, as are their decision-making procedures and their representation according to modern standards of accountability and democracy. All this has a corrosive effect on their legitimacy. This publication explores the performance and future of multilateral approaches and institutions with reference to major global challenges such as international security, terrorism, HIV/AIDS, environmental sustainability, economic justice, human rights and humanitarian assistance.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Tokyo
Japan
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
ISBN-13
978-92-808-1129-2 (9789280811292)
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Persons
Edward Newman is the director of studies on conflict and security in the Peace and Governance Program of the United Nations University. Ramesh Thakur is professor of international relations in the Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy, Australian National University. He previously served as senior vice-rector of the United Nations University and assistant secretary general of the United Nations. John Tirman is the executive director of the Center for International Studies at MIT.