"United Nations Global Conferences "discusses the origins, meaning, purposes, trends and controversies concerning the convening and impacts of United Nations global conferences. It is a particularly propitious time for such a study since there are 30 such conferences to compare and many argue that they have not been worth the money expended on them. Others, however, suggest that the only effective way to address global problems, like racism, sexism, overpopulation, environmental degradation, over-fishing, urbanization, and the proliferation of small arms is through the convening of such...
"United Nations Global Conferences "discusses the origins, meaning, purposes, trends and controversies concerning the convening and impacts of United ...
"United Nations Global Conferences "discusses the origins, meaning, purposes, trends and controversies concerning the convening and impacts of United Nations global conferences. It is a particularly propitious time for such a study since there are 30 such conferences to compare and many argue that they have not been worth the money expended on them. Others, however, suggest that the only effective way to address global problems, like racism, sexism, overpopulation, environmental degradation, over-fishing, urbanization, and the proliferation of small arms is through the convening of such...
"United Nations Global Conferences "discusses the origins, meaning, purposes, trends and controversies concerning the convening and impacts of United ...
The United Nations General Assembly is arguably the most important discussion forum in global politics. This is a concise and accessible introduction to its history, organization and politics.
Examining the development of the Assembly as a forum for improving international cooperation, this study details its development of shared norms and goals in the political context of the immediate post-World War II era. The Assembly has had to adapt quickly to the Cold War, the South-North contentions over development, the dissolution of the Soviet bloc and the rise in concern about...
The United Nations General Assembly is arguably the most important discussion forum in global politics. This is a concise and accessible introducti...
The United Nations General Assembly is arguably the most important discussion forum in global politics. This is a concise and accessible introduction to its history, organization and politics.
Examining the development of the Assembly as a forum for improving international cooperation, this study details its development of shared norms and goals in the political context of the immediate post-World War II era. The Assembly has had to adapt quickly to the Cold War, the South-North contentions over development, the dissolution of the Soviet bloc and the rise in concern about...
The United Nations General Assembly is arguably the most important discussion forum in global politics. This is a concise and accessible introducti...
Written by bestselling author Dr. Edward Luck., this new text is broad and engaging enough for undergraduates, sophisticated enough for graduates and lively enough for a wider audience interested in the key institutions of international public policy. Looking at the antecedents of the UN Security Council, as well as the current issues and future challenges that it faces, the key content of this book includes: * Historical perspectives * The founding vision * Procedures and practices * Economic enforcement * Peace operations and military enforcement * Human security *...
Written by bestselling author Dr. Edward Luck., this new text is broad and engaging enough for undergraduates, sophisticated enough for graduates and ...
Written by best-selling author Edward C. Luck, this new text is broad and engaging enough for undergraduates, sophisticated enough for graduates and lively enough for a wider audience interested in the key institutions of international public policy.
Looking at the antecedents of the UN Security Council, as well as the current issues and future challenges that it faces, this new book includes:
historical perspectives
the founding vision
procedures and practices
economic enforcement
peace operations and military...
Written by best-selling author Edward C. Luck, this new text is broad and engaging enough for undergraduates, sophisticated enough for graduates an...
"The World Intellectual Property Organization "aims to introduce a much ignored element of the contemporary structure of global governance to scholars of international political economy. The book discusses: · How WIPO works, its antecedents and history · The debates about the role and justification of intellectual property · The role of WIPO within contemporary global politics. · The key elements of its relations with the World Trade Organization, · The Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. The analysis then...
"The World Intellectual Property Organization "aims to introduce a much ignored element of the contemporary structure of global governance to scholars...
This new book, part of Routledge's leading "Global Institutions "Series, is a highly accessible introduction to the history, present and future of the G7/8. This crucial institution in world affairs is assessed by an clear set of chapters probing its key facets of its present and future: * history and development * key players in the summit process: prime ministers, presidents and ministers * perspectives of member states * summits domestic impacts and significance * current debates in historical perspective * key criticisms and new challenges * emerging issues and...
This new book, part of Routledge's leading "Global Institutions "Series, is a highly accessible introduction to the history, present and future of the...
During the Cold War, the two global superpowers were able to come together to resolve many issues of transparency and common challenges, leading to a change in European and global security. The OSCE covered the area formerly occupied by NATO and the Warsaw Pact, championing the Helsinki Final Act, which became a key international instrument to encourage peace and security. Following the end of the Cold War, the OSCE became a key institution positioned between the European Union and NATO, focusing on furthering democracy, protecting human and minority rights, and encouraging military reform...
During the Cold War, the two global superpowers were able to come together to resolve many issues of transparency and common challenges, leading to...
