Once celebrated as an answer to the myriad ills of the post-Cold War era, global governance is now in trouble. Written by two of the leading scholars in the field, Rethinking Global Governance provides an antidote to simplistic usage and an authoritative yet readable attempt to grasp the governance of our globe--past, present, and future--
This Reader provides students and scholars with a comprehensive and considered collection of articles covering the most theoretical and empirical contributions by leading specialists in the field.
The book delves into the reasons behind the failures of key WTO ministerials, particularly focusing on the events in Seattle and Cancun. It examines the underlying factors that led to these collapses while also questioning why they have not substantially hindered the progress of the multilateral trading system. Through this analysis, the author provides insights into the resilience of global trade negotiations despite significant challenges.