International Order in a Globalizing World

Maintaining international order is a long-standing problem that has become evermore difficult in an increasingly globalised world. In this very timely and significant book, Yannis Stivachtis has brought together academics and practitioners from Europe and North America to reflect on the theoretical and practical implications of developments in the twenty first century that impinge on international order.Richard Little, University of Bristol, UKThis volume reflects a recognition that globalization is leading to fundamental changes in world order, creating new imperatives and requiring new ways of understanding the international system. Two of the most important actors in the contemporary international system are the United States and Europe and their relationship is fundamental in shaping international order.This volume:- deals with issues that transcend national and cultural boundaries- covers areas such as international terrorism and intelligence, sovereignty and democracy and institutions and international organizations- analyzes what is to be done to assure a stable international orderInternational order shapes and is as well being shaped by the forces of globalization, whether cultural, political or economic. This volume is well suited as a supplementary course reader in security studies, foreign policy, transatlantic relations and international organizations.Contents: Introduction, Yannis A Stivachtis. Part I Major International Actors and International Order: Business and civil society partnerships with the United Nations: public policy challenges under the impact of globalisation and implications for international order, Olivier A.F. Brenninkmeijer; US foreign policy and international order, Yannis A. Stivachtis; Triangulating power: Russia, Europe and the United States security policies and interests projection in a globalizing world, Maria Raquel Freire; China's foreign policy dynamics and international order, Xi Chen. Part II The Transatlantic Dimension of International Order: The expanding EU role in the neighbourhood: implications for the transatlantic relations and international order, Emel G. Oktay; The shape of the ESDP and the transatlantic link: consequences for international order, Constantinos Koliopoulos; Transatlantic convergence or divergence? Threat assessment, surveillance technologies and fundamental rights, Angela Liberatore; Transatlantic intelligence cooperation, the global war on terrorism, and international order, John M. Nomikos. Part III International Order: Normative Issues: Normative development of self-defence and preemptive action: implications for international order, Muge Kinacioglu; Legitimacy, international order, and political theory, Scott G. Nelson; Conclusion, Sai Felicia Khrisna-Hensel; Index.About the Author: Yannis A. Stivachtis is Director of The International Studies Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA. He is also Head of the Politics and International Affairs Research Unit at Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER), USA.