International Organizations

Kelly-Kate S. Pease is Professor in the Department of History, Politics, and International Relations at Webster University. She is also the Founding Director of the Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies, the Global MA program in International Relations, and the MA program in International Nongovernmental Organizations. She is author of Human Rights and Humanitarian Diplomacy and co-author of The United Nations and Changing World Politics.Dani Belo is an Assistant Professor of International Relations and Security as well as the Director of the Global Policy Horizons Research Lab at Webster University. His research focuses on gray zone threats and conflicts, global security policy, NATO-Russia relations, and the post-Soviet region. As Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, his research has informed US and Canadian policy on Ukraine, NATO, and inter-ethnic conflict management. Dr Belo’s work includes contributions to prominent academic handbooks and journals, complemented by extensive experience in policy analysis, international research projects, and presentations at leading global institutions.

Praise for Previous EditionsThis comprehensive and accessible text is an excellent tool for students to develop a good sense of the complexities of global governance. The book’s strengths are many: It goes beyond a purely state-centered analysis to acknowledge the role that non-state actors play in the process of global decision-making; it applies IR theories to help students easily grasp the usefulness of theoretical lenses to interpret real-world events; last but not least, it offers a judicious selection of global case studies that cover the most relevant aspects of present-day international cooperation.Mihaela Anghel, The Hague University of Applied SciencesThis well-researched, well-written, well-organized text offers students a careful view of modern international organizations: their historical and theoretical roots, decision-making, and policy records. The textbook covers both mainstream and critical theories in addition to a variety of international issues, including development, trade, security, governance, and the environment. It is also very helpful for my Model U.N. students!Houman A. Sadri, University of Central FloridaInternational Organizations clearly explains five theoretical perspectives in international relations and illustrates how they can be applied to explain the outcomes of real cases, from Brexit to the Syrian conflict. A valuable resource for both beginning and advanced students, the book also provides a thorough discussion of the issues facing IOs as well as the positive and negative outcomes of global governance.Stacy Taninchev, Gonzaga UniversityKelly-Kate Pease’s text offers an exciting exploration of international politics beyond institutional processes by placing a much-needed emphasis on global action and governance. The enmeshing of theoretical perspectives with a vast selection of case studies results in a dynamic resource that allows students to gain knowledge, test theories competitively, and build an in-depth understanding of the complexity of real-world events.Boyka Stefanova, University of Texas-San Antonio

• 1 Introduction2 International Organizations: Nuts and Bolts3 Mainstream Theories4 Critical Theories and Approaches5 International Security6 Regional Security7 Trade8 Finance and Development9 The Environment10 Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs 11 Global Public Health12 Global Governance in 2050