'The book brings together a wealth of illuminating illustrations drawn directly from the real world. The selection of these case studies is motivated not just by how helpful they are in clarifying the rules, but also by how well they show the rules' societal significance, and by their “entertainment” value – i.e. their potential first to captivate and then to keep the reader's interest in the materials.' Dr Otto Spijkers, Utrecht University School of Law
Preface to the fourth edition; Table of cases; A note on documentation; List of abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 2. The rise of international organizations; Part I. Member States and International Organizations; 3. The legal position of international organizations; 4. International organizations and the law of treaties; 5. Issues of membership; 6. Financing; 7. Privileges and immunities; 8. Legal instruments; 9. Dissolution and succession; Part II. Internal Relations; 10. Institutional structures; 11. The bureaucracy; Part III. External Relations; 12. Treaty-making by international organizations; 13. Organizational liaisons; 14. Issues of responsibility; 15 Concluding remarks; Bibliography; Index.