ISBN:
9781349268252
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (XIII, 255 p)
Edition:
Springer eBook Collection. Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
Series Statement:
International Political Economy Series
Parallel Title:
Printed edition
Keywords:
Political science
;
Political economy
;
International relations
;
International organization
;
International economic relations.
Abstract:
This study of the United Nations in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific evaluates the organization's role and performance in Cambodia and over refugees; regarding human rights, development, environment and the needs of women; within regional cooperation; and as an instrument of state policy. These cases illustrate how multilateral conduct through the United nations provides a barometer indicating the intensity with which policy initiatives and values are sustained by relevant governmental interests alike. In the regional settings considered, conduct towards and within the UN has amplified unresolved value differences regarding relations with major powers, sustainability, and national identity
DOI:
10.1007/978-1-349-26825-2
URL:
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