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Multilateralism under challenge? : power, international order, and structural change /

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 accountabi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Newman, Edward, 1970-, Thakur, Ramesh, 1948-, Tirman, John
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Tokyo ; New York : United Nations University Press, ©2006.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiii, 563 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781429450256
1429450258