Beschreibung

International Organizations (IOs) were designed to provide global public goods, among which security for all, trade for the richest, and development for the poorest. Their very existence is now a promise of success for the cooperative turn in international relations. Although the IO network was once created by established powers, rising states can hardly resist the massive production of norms that their governments can be reluctant to respect without being able to discard them. IOs are omnipresent, and exert great influence on the world as we know it. However, rulers and ruled are hardly aware of such compelling and snowballing processes. Yves Schemeil uses his in-depth knowledge of IOs to analyze their current impact on international relations, on world politics, and their potential of shaping the global future.

This book fills the gap between actual influence and extant knowledge of IOs; it also assesses the likeliness of an even more intertwined world, in which IOs’ network cannot be disentangled – at least, not as easily as assessed by authoritarian leaders and authoritative authors. The book is based on a sound knowledge of dozens of organizations directly or indirectly observed, either personally or through teams of students in several countries, which made it possible for the author to select the hardest cases to test his hypotheses, and assess the option that we may ever have a world government.

Table of contents + reading sample

The author:
Yves Schemeil is professor emeritus of global and comparative politics and works in Grenoble, France.
http://yves-schemeil.sciencespo-grenoble.fr

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The target group:
Researchers and lecturers in political science as well as international organizations and networks

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Keywords

development for the poorest, Geschenk, Global future, global public, global studies, international organziations, international relations, interstate conflicts, IO, IO network, networks, organizations, snowballing processes, trade for the richest, world politics

Pressestimmen

Sociologists Gayl Ness and Steven Brechin once harshly criticized the political science literature on international organizations (IOs) for not understanding IOs as organizations, thus missing the dynamics that take place within and through them. They found little response, but political scientist Yves Schemeil did precisely what the two recommended to bridge the gap. Schemeil’s new approach makes this book completely different from regular IO studies. His book, based on thorough research, is rich in examples from a wide variety of IOs and contains for readers interesting dialogues, debates and excitedly delivered explanations.

Bob Reinalda, Radboud University, The Netherlands

Schemeil nimmt die „Blackbox“ der internationalen Organisation in den Fokus, wobei er sich mehr für Netzwerke und Dynamiken der Kooperation und Institutionalisierung, als auf einzelne Institutionen konzentriert. Hierfür greift er u.a. auf theoretische Ansätze wie das Network Growth Model zurück, bezieht sich aber auch auf langjährige Erfahrungen an und mit internationalen Organisationen.

C3-Bibliothek für Entwicklungspolitik, 09/2023

The book presents a distinctive viewpoint in the field of literature by examining IOs from an internal perspective, considering them as autonomous institutions rather than subordinate institutions to their member states and targeting successful examples contrary to many scholars. I highly recommend the book, particularly to young scholars, as Schemeil provides a comprehensive guide for anyone who is interested in conducting research, composing a thesis, or engaging in academic study on the given topic.

Asiye Gün Güneş Gülal, ULUSLARARASI İLİŞKİLER / INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, 02/2024

The book is enriched with a wealth of knowledge, anecdotes, and narratives that effectively illustrate and support Schemeil’s arguments, offering a comprehensive and engaging analysis of the pivotal roles international organizations play in the global arena.

Leah Kimber, Swiss Political Science Review (SPSR) / Revue Suisse de Science Politique (RSSP), 09/2024