Sovereignty and the Global Community : The Quest for Order in the International System

International normative standards constitute a major influence on the policies of states and other actors in the international system, as well as on the development of the international system itself. This case study-rich volume demonstrates the relevance of international normative ideals and standards, outlining some of the major opportunities for, and the challenges affecting, co-operation among members of the international community. Contemporary problems such as weapons of mass destruction, refugees and internally displaced persons, ethnic conflict, and the environment are all explored in this timely volume. Sovereignty and the Global Community will prove an excellent resource for all interested in issues of sovereignty, sustainable development, resource management and the peaceful resolution of conflicts. The Global View -- Globalization And The International System / Sai Felicia Krishna-hensel -- Mega Civilization: Global Capital And The New Standard Of Civilization / Mehdi Mozaffari -- Globalization, Democratization And Social Movements: A Neo-parsonian Perspective / James R. Scarritt -- State Collapse And International Community / Liisa Laakso -- Political Corruption: Its Democratic Precursors And Sustainers / Linda L. Dolive -- The Regional View -- Confronting The Millennium: The Prospects For Regionalism / Guy Poitras -- The Role Of Russia In The Redefinition Of European Security / Erhan Buyukakinci -- Misleading Perceptions On Minority Rights In Greece / Dimitri Christopoulos -- Citizenship In Contested States Post 2000: The Northern Ireland Peace Agreement And Its Global Implications / John Doyle -- Communications And Economies -- Banking Regulation And Reform: Implications For The New Millennium / Nayantara Hensel -- A Retrospective Of The Asia Crisis: Origins And Outcomes / Philip J. Bryson -- European Enterprise Information Portals And Global Communications / Ronald R. Sims, Eric H. Erickson, Iii, Jeffrey P. Erickson -- The New Look Of National Security In The Information Age / Daniel S. Papp, David S. Alberts -- The Individual At The Center -- Legal Globalization And The New Human Rights Regime: Human Rights In A Post-sovereign World / Marlene Wind -- Children's Rights As Human Rights: A Case Study Of India / Rekha Datta -- From Poverty In Mexico To Poverty In The United States / Elaine Levine. Edited By Sai Felicia Krishna-hensel. Most Of These Papers Were Presented At The Ciss/isa Paris Conference, Which Was Held On August 9-10, 1999-- Introd. Includes Bibliographical References. International normative standards constitute a major influence on the policies of statesand on the international system itself. This book shows the relevance of international normative ideals and standards, outlining the major opportunities for, and challenges affecting, co-operation among members of the international community.