International Norms and Mobilization for Democracy: Nicaragua in the World : Nicaragua in the World

"This title was first published in 2002: This volume demonstrates that international action for democracy does not solely rest on American democracy promotion strategies, but that it actually depends on a variety of global actors and interactions. It is suitable for policy experts, non-governmental organizations, international aid agencies and courses on international relations theory, comparative politics, and Latin American politics. The book: introduces a theoretical framework about the effect of international norms on democracy promotion; connects the role of international institutions and norms with advocacy movements in shaping the mobilization to promote democracy; analyses the relationship between the international dimension of democracy promotion and democratization; explains the effect of international democracy promotion in the political transition of Nicaragua from 1979 to 2001; and brings into analysis the various modalities of democracy promotion and their effects."--Provided by publisher Intro -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Figures and Tables -- Acknowledgment -- 1 Introduction: International Relations, Norms and Democracy -- 2 International Dimension of Democracy: Trends and Dynamics -- 3 The Emergence of an International Norm for Democratization -- 4 The International Political Context of Nicaragua: from U.S. Intervention to International Involvement -- 5 Negotiating Peace and Holding Elections -- 6 Democratization in the Aftermath of Civil War: Nicaragua in the 1990s -- 7 Limitations of the International Mobilization for Democracy -- Bibliography -- Index