The New Dynamics of Multilateralism: Diplomacy, International Organizations, and Global Governance / Edition 1

by James P. Muldoon, Joann Fagot Aviel, Richard Reitano

Overview

This timely new book focuses on the various dynamics of contemporary multilateralism as it relates to global issues, global governance, and global institutions. Invited authorities, including academics, business people, and members of international groups, contribute original essays on how multilateralism as an institution has been affected by globalization, the rise of civil society and global business, emerging economic and political conditions, and new threats to peace and security in the world. Emphasizing practical applications over theoretical foundations, The New Dynamics of Multilateralism helps students understand how the practice of multilateral diplomacy has been influenced by the changes in the processes and procedures of international organizations and the role of multilateralism in the transformation of the international system of governance and the transition to an emerging new global order.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813344812
Publisher:	Westview Press
Publication date:	08/31/2010
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

James P Muldoon

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Part 1 The Mechanics of Multilateralism: Past and Present

Introduction James P. Muldoon, Jr. 3

1 Norms and Diplomacy: The Diplomatic Underpinnings of Multilateralism Geoffrey Wiseman 5

2 Systemic Change, International Organizations, and the Evolution of Multilateralism Michael G. Schechter 23

3 Multilateralism Today and Its Contribution to Global Governance Andreas Kruck Volker Rittberger 43

Part 2 The Role of State Actors in Twenty-First Century Diplomacy

Introduction Richard Reitano 69

4 Unplanned Obsolescence? The Future of the State in a Multilateral World Joseph H. Melrose J. Andrew Melrose 73

5 The Challenge of "Rogue States" for a Troubled International Community Stephen R. Rock 89

6 Global Terrorism, Nuclear Proliferation, and Genocide: The Threats Posed to States and Global Stability Donna M. Schlagheck 103

7 Challenges to the Global Economy: Can the State Fix Them? David A. Kennett 115

8 Explaining State Responses to Human Rights Timothy Longman Natalie Zähringer 129

Part 3 The Role of Nonstate Actors: Essential or Incidental to Global Governance?

Introduction JoAnn Fagot Aviel 151

9 The Role of Humanitarian NGOs in Multilateral Diplomacy Peter D. Bell Sherine S. Jayawickrama 155

10 Human Rights Advocacy in Global Governance: A Case Study of Human Rights Watch Carroll Bogert 169

11 Seven Steps to Influencing Multilateral Environmental Negotiations: A Case Study on Invasive Species and the Convention on Biological Diversity Stanley W. Burgiel 183

12 The Private Sector and the Business of Global Governance Stephen Jordan Taryn Bird 197

13 Private Foundations and Multilateral Diplomacy Joan E. Spero 207

Part 4 The Role of International Secretariats

Introduction Earl Sullivan 227

14 International Secretariats: Diplomats or Civil Servants? John Mathiason 237

15 Multilateral Diplomacy and the United Nations: Global Governance Venue or Actor Ramesh Thakur 249

16 The Diplomacy of Specialized Agencies: High Food Prices and the World Food Program Henk-Jan Brinkman Masood Hyder 267

Part 5 Reflections on the New Dynamics of Multilateralism

17 A Realist's Argument for Multilateral Diplomacy Earl Sullivan 285

18 The Role of Nonstate Actors JoAnn Fagot Aviel 297

19 Power, the State, Multilateral Diplomacy, and Global Governance Richard Reitano 317

20 Multilateralism's New Mix: Implications for Diplomacy, International Organizations, and Global Governance James P. Muldoon, Jr. 333

About the Editors 345

About the Contributors 347

Index 353

Editorial Reviews

While your computer spell-checker still does not like the term, ‘multilateralism' has moved from the periphery to the mainstream of foreign policy concerns by major and minor powers alike. The New Dynamics of Multilateralism is essential reading for all serious students of world politics and global governance.”
—Prof. Thomas G. Weiss, The CUNY Graduate Center

“This is a comprehensive and compelling account of multilateralism and its changing role in the conduct of diplomacy, the operations of international institutions, and the construction of patterns of regional and global governance. The editors showcase diverse theoretical perspectives on multilateralism and the practical experiences of those who have actually been engaged in it. In so doing, they provide us with a volume that is both accessible to students and indispensible to scholars and practitioners alike as they seek to come to grips with the shifting shape of world politics in the 21st century.”
—Paul Sharp, Professor and Head of Political Science, University of Minnesota, Duluth

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