Chairing Multilateral Negotiations: The Case of the United Nations
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Author Description
Introduction -- Analyzing The Chairmanship Office: Functions And Parameters Of Effectiveness -- The British Chair In The Un Security Council (1992) -- The Presidency Of The Un General Assembly And The Case Of South Africa (1974) -- The Chair Of The Open-ended Working Group On Unsc Reform -- Chairing Committee I Of Unclos Iii (1973-82) -- The Presidency Of The Sixth Conference Of The Parties To The Un Framework Convention On Climate Change -- The Eighteen Nation Disarmament Committee (endc) And Its Co-chairmanship Office -- Conclusions. Spyros Blavoukos And Dimitris Bourantonis. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the functional role and effectiveness of the chairmanship office within the complex, multilateral negotiation environment of the United Nations. Spyros Blavoukos and Dimitris Bourantonis utilize a structured analytical framework to evaluate how individual chairs influence negotiation outcomes. By examining various historical case studies, the authors identify the specific parameters that determine whether a chair acts as a neutral facilitator or an active driver of consensus.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A theoretical framework for analyzing the functions and effectiveness of the chairmanship office.
- Comparative analysis of the British Chair in the UN Security Council and the Presidency of the UN General Assembly.
- Case studies covering diverse topics including climate change, disarmament, and UN Security Council reform.
- Examination of the procedural and political constraints inherent in multilateral diplomatic settings.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a rigorous contribution to the study of international institutional design and diplomatic practice. Scholars frequently cite the text for its systematic approach to evaluating the influence of chairs in high-stakes multilateral forums.
Page Count:
182
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0415490820
ISBN-13:
9780203813959
Diplomacy
Negotiation
United Nations
International relations
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