Multilateralism Under Challenge?: Power, International Order, and Structural Change

About the Book

Multilateralism Under Challenge?: Power, International Order, and Structural Change by Edward Newman, Ramesh Thakur, and John Tirman examines the principles, values, and institutions of multilateralism in the changing global order.

The book explores the growing scrutiny of multilateral institutions, including the United Nations, with particular attention to their performance, effectiveness, decision-making processes, and representation. It considers concerns about accountability, democratic legitimacy, and the ability of these institutions to respond to the expectations and challenges of the twenty-first century.

The publication also examines the performance and future of multilateral approaches in addressing major global issues, including international security, terrorism, HIV/AIDS, environmental sustainability, economic justice, human rights, and humanitarian assistance.

Key Features

• Examines the principles and values of multilateralism in the changing international order.

• Analyses the performance and effectiveness of multilateral institutions, including the United Nations.

• Explores institutional accountability, democratic representation, and legitimacy.

• Discusses international security, terrorism, and HIV/AIDS.

• Covers environmental sustainability, economic justice, human rights, and humanitarian assistance.

• Examines the future of multilateral cooperation in addressing global challenges.

Product Details

• Authors: Edward Newman, Ramesh Thakur, and John Tirman

• Publisher: Academic Foundation

• Publication Date: 1 January 2009

• Language: English

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 578

• ISBN-10: 8171886728

• ISBN-13: 9788171886722

• Item Weight: 1 kg 110 g