This volume offers a comprehensive evaluation of the concept of global order, with a particular emphasis on the role of regional organisations within global governance institutions such as the United Nations. Building from a solid theoretical base it draws upon the expertise of numerous leading international scholars offering a broad array of timely and relevant case studies. These all take into consideration the historical setting, before analysing the contemporary situation and offering suggestions for potential realignments and readjustments that may be witnessed in the future. The volume adopts an interdisciplinary approach when addressing some of the most pressing issues of global governance which our global community must tackle. This presents the readers an opportunity to understand related topics such as political economy, international law, institutions of global governance, in conjunction with the academic field of International Relations (IR). It further helps studentsand interested readers understand the theoretical and practical foundations to the changing nature of global affairs.
This volume offers a comprehensive evaluation of the concept of global order, with a particular emphasis on the role of regional organisations within global governance institutions such as the United Nations. Building from a solid theoretical base it draws upon the expertise of numerous leading international scholars offering a broad array of timely and relevant case studies. These all take into consideration the historical setting, before analysing the contemporary situation and offering suggestions for potential realignments and readjustments that may be witnessed in the future. The volume adopts an interdisciplinary approach when addressing some of the most pressing issues of global governance which our global community must tackle. This presents the readers an opportunity to understand related topics such as political economy, international law, institutions of global governance, in conjunction with the academic field of International Relations (IR). It further helps students and interested readers understand the theoretical and practical foundations to the changing nature of global affairs.
Explores the implications of the rapid and fundamental changes in the international/global system Presents a holistic understanding of the changing nature of the contemporary global system Presents a solid theoretical foundation to examine and to better understand global political affairs
Madeleine O. Hosli
Theories of International Relations Understanding the Changing Global Order Traditional Theories of International Relations Russia in the Changing Global Order The Rise of China India as an Emerging Power Introduction to Regional Integration Regionalism in Latin America Regional integration in South Asia The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation The United Nations and the Security Council Global Governance International Economic Organisations Conflict Resolution and International Security