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Overview'If I had the power to do so, I would make this book compulsory reading for all who exercise political power in our world today! Instead, I will keep my fingers crossed that it will be read by as many members of Congress and of the current US administration as possible, and by a wide cross-section of policy analysts, diplomats, academics and human rights defenders.' - Mary Robinson, Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Wars on Terrorism & Iraq provides a timely and critical analysis of the impact of the wars on terrorism and Iraq on human rights particularly internationally, as well as related tensions between unilateralism and multilateralism in U.S. foreign policy. The distinguished contributors examine the consequences for international relations and world order of the traditional standard bearer for human rights and democracy (the United States) appearing not to be championing the rule of law and negotiated conflict resolution. The authors also suggest effective policies to promote greater fulfillment of human rights in order to achieve peaceful accord within nations and stability internationally. Contributors include; Mary Robinson, Tom J. Farer, Judith Lichtenberg, Da Full Product DetailsAuthor: Margaret Crahan , John Goering , Thomas G. Weiss , Thomas G. WeissPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.500kg ISBN: 9780415700634ISBN 10: 0415700639 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 11 March 2004 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPart 1: Framing the Debate 1. The Interplay of US Domestic Issues, Human Rights and US Foreign Policy 2. Precedent and Example in the International Arena Part 2: The War on Terrorism and Human Rights 3. US Foreign Policy and Human Rights in an Era of Insecurity 4. Unintended International Consequences of the War on Terrorism 5. The Bush Administration's Neglect of Human Rights in Fighting Terrorism: The boomerang effect Part 3: US Multilateralism in the Wake of Iraq 6. Bush, Iraq, and the UN: Whose idea was this anyway? 7. The War Against Iraq: Strategic and normative implications 8. The Future of US-European Relations 9. Legal Unilateralism 10. Tactical Multilateralism: US Foreign Policy toward the Middle East ConclusionReviews"""'If I had the power to do so, I would make this book compulsory reading for all who exercise political power in our world today! Instead, I will keep my fingers crossed that it will be read by as many members of Congress and of the current US administration as possible, and by a wide cross-section of policy analysts, diplomats, academics and human rights defenders.'-Mary Robinson, Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; 'This contains much useful analysis for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates studying US foreign policy. Given the topicality of the subject matter, there are few directly competing books.'-Fraser Cameron, EU Policy Centre, Brussels; 'This book contains specialized material that might be useful to advanced fourth year undergraduates preparing research papers and would be useful to postgraduates and students in law schools (or equivalent) and public affairs schools. It would be highly useful to researchers on United States government policy in relation to multinational cooperation and to literate policy makers. I know of no text that deals with US policy in the way this book does.'-Emeritus Professor Leon Gordenker; 'Perhaps because it reflects a longer gestation, this book collects some of the most provocative and thoughtful reflections on the world after September 11th to have come out of the academy since that fateful day. It encompasses a uniquely wide spectrum of opinion""" 'If I had the power to do so, I would make this book compulsory reading for all who exercise political power in our world today! Instead, I will keep my fingers crossed that it will be read by as many members of Congress and of the current US administration as possible, and by a wide cross-section of policy analysts, diplomats, academics and human rights defenders.'-Mary Robinson, Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; 'This contains much useful analysis for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates studying US foreign policy. Given the topicality of the subject matter, there are few directly competing books.'-Fraser Cameron, EU Policy Centre, Brussels; 'This book contains specialized material that might be useful to advanced fourth year undergraduates preparing research papers and would be useful to postgraduates and students in law schools (or equivalent) and public affairs schools. It would be highly useful to researchers on United States government policy in relation to multinational cooperation and to literate policy makers. I know of no text that deals with US policy in the way this book does.'-Emeritus Professor Leon Gordenker; 'Perhaps because it reflects a longer gestation, this book collects some of the most provocative and thoughtful reflections on the world after September 11th to have come out of the academy since that fateful day. It encompasses a uniquely wide spectrum of opinion Author InformationThomas G. Weiss is Presidential Professor at The CUNY Graduate Center and Director of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies, where he is co-director of the United Nations Intellectual History Project and editor of Global Governance. He has written or edited some 30 books about multilateral approaches to international peace and security, humanitarian action, and sustainable development. Margaret E. Crahan is the Dorothy Epstein Professor of Latin American History at Hunter College and The CUNY Graduate Center and a Senior Research Associate of the Institute of Latin American Studies at Columbia University. John Goering is a Professor at the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College of the City University of New York. From 1997 to Spring 1999, he served on the staff of the White House Initiative on Race. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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