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This work seeks to look beyond the seemingly endless deadlock in the WTO¿s Doha round of trade negotiations that began in November 2001 and were first scheduled to conclude by January 1, 2005. Each essay explores an area of critical importance to the round; and together they stand as an important contribution to debates not only about the Doha round but also about the role of trade in the amelioration of poverty in the poorest countries.

"In this new work, Dutton examines the ICC and whether and how its enforcement mechanism influences state membership and the court's ability to realize treaty goals"--

"The book provides a critical history of the concept of sustainability and the various institutional measures taken to promote, implement and enforce sustainable development"--

The institutional picture is complex and dynamic. This book reviews the institutional context for contemporary religion, focusing on its transnational implications.

This short and accessible volume will provide an analytical description detailing the origins of the not-for-profit financial institution: The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (S.W.I.F.T.). In this book the authors will focus on how the design and current state of SWIFT was influenced by its historical origins, presenting a comprehensive account in a succinct form which provides an informative guide to the history, structure, activities and future challenges of this key international organization.

The responsibility to protect (R2P) is at a crossroads, the latest in a journey that is only ten years old. The aim of this work is to link the present debates on the prevention of mass atrocities to R2P¿s normative prospects.

The responsibility to protect (R2P) is at a crossroads, the latest in a journey that is only ten years old. The aim of this work is to link the present debates on the prevention of mass atrocities to R2P¿s normative prospects.

Previous edition has subtitle: challenges of globalization, security, and governance.

Based on extensive original research that has critically examined the role and functions of the organizations of the UN development system, this book seeks to capture in a single volume a comprehensive review of the UN¿s performance and prospects for development. The contributors each offer extensive experience and familiarity¿as practitioners and researchers¿with the UN and development; and the book will contribute to the urgently needed debate on the reform of the UN development system at a critical juncture.

This book seeks to move away from the discussions of whether the Security Council ¿in its current composition and working methods¿is representative, capable, or productive ¿ as such issues are already extensively debated in other forums. Rather the book seeks to assess whether the specific legislative activity by the Security Council as such, in principle, can be beneficial to international peace and security. If instead of waiting for `threats to the peace¿ to emerge from country-specific situations (where permanent members can also be biased and use veto) the Security Council is addressing generic international threats¿such as terrorism, weapons proliferation, targeting of civilians, recruitment of child soldiers, piracy etc.¿can this be instrumental in adding a preventive and standard-setting framework to the Security Council¿s more traditional roles for the maintenance of international peace and security?

Based on extensive original research that has critically examined the role and functions of the organizations of the UN development system, this book seeks to capture in a single volume a comprehensive review of the UN¿s performance and prospects for development. The contributors each offer extensive experience and familiarity¿as practitioners and researchers¿with the UN and development; and the book will contribute to the urgently needed debate on the reform of the UN development system at a critical juncture.

"After providing a brief overview of relations between India, Brazil and South Africa after the end of the Cold War, this chapter recounts the intellectual origins of IBSA, the motivations that led the three countries to create the grouping, and two instances of successful cooperation, one immediately before and one after IBSA's birth in June 2003"--

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the world¿s leading international Islamic organization. Turan Kayaoglu provides the first accessible and concise introduction and overview of this important organization.

A growing body of evidence demonstrates that improvements in the status of women and girls ¿ however worthy and important in their own right ¿ also drive the prosperity, stability and security of families, communities and nations. Yet despite many indicators of progress, women and girls everywhere ¿ including countries of the developed world ¿ continue to confront barriers to their full and equal participation in social, economic and political life. Capturing voices and experiences from around the world, this work documents the modern history of the global women¿s movement and its many accomplishments. Drawing together prominent pioneers in the global women¿s movement, the chapters will interrogate where and why progress has met resistance and been slowed, examining the still unfinished agenda for change in national and international policy arenas. This history and roadmap are especially critical for younger generations who need a better understanding of this rich feminist legacy and the intense opposition that women¿s movements have generated.

Examines the conceptual evolution of 'social development' during the post-colonial era. This book shows how various institutions of the UN system have tried to engage with this issue.

This book explores tensions in global trade by examining the role of experts in generating, disseminating and legitimating knowledge about the possibilities of trade to work for global development.

A growing body of evidence demonstrates that improvements in the status of women and girls ¿ however worthy and important in their own right ¿ also drive the prosperity, stability and security of families, communities and nations. Yet despite many indicators of progress, women and girls everywhere ¿ including countries of the developed world ¿ continue to confront barriers to their full and equal participation in social, economic and political life. Capturing voices and experiences from around the world, this work documents the modern history of the global women¿s movement and its many accomplishments. Drawing together prominent pioneers in the global women¿s movement, the chapters will interrogate where and why progress has met resistance and been slowed, examining the still unfinished agenda for change in national and international policy arenas. This history and roadmap are especially critical for younger generations who need a better understanding of this rich feminist legacy and the intense opposition that women¿s movements have generated.

This book examines the normative tensions inherent in upward mobility within the international system, focusing particularly on the clash between sovereign self-interest and the putatively universal norms associated with international interventions.

This edited volume takes stock of the overall impact of the UN's Peacebuilding Architecture during its first decade in existence.