Multilateralism Under Challenge?
Subtitle: Power, International Order, And Structural Change
Contributors: Edward Newman (Editor); Ramesh Chandra Thakur (Editor); John Tirman (Editor)
Publisher: United Nations University Press
Published: January 30, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 563
ISBN-13: 9789280811292
Subjects: Diplomacy; International institutions; Political Science; International Relations - General; Politics / Current Events; Politics/International Relations; Security, International; History & Theory - General; International cooperation; International relations
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 21st century 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.--Publisher's description.