The Role of NGOs - Stakeholder Forum
... … the associations of citizens (outside their families, friends and businesses) entered into voluntarily to advance their interests, ideas and ideologies. The term does not include profit-making activity (the private sector) or governing (the public sector). Of particular relevance to the United N ...
... … the associations of citizens (outside their families, friends and businesses) entered into voluntarily to advance their interests, ideas and ideologies. The term does not include profit-making activity (the private sector) or governing (the public sector). Of particular relevance to the United N ...
The EU-assistance policy for the post
... transformation of these countries: state building and consolidation. This affected first of all the programs for countries without an accession perspective, that faced the biggest problems in their state and nation building processes. Recent research contributions (Klaus Esser, 2003) show two conseq ...
... transformation of these countries: state building and consolidation. This affected first of all the programs for countries without an accession perspective, that faced the biggest problems in their state and nation building processes. Recent research contributions (Klaus Esser, 2003) show two conseq ...
Democratic Internationalism - Council on Foreign Relations
... consolidates bonds among democratic states. By pursuing this strategic focus, the United States would once again embrace democracy promotion, but based on a strategy of attraction—the pull of success rather than the push of power. In short, it must aim to ensure that the dominant reality in world po ...
... consolidates bonds among democratic states. By pursuing this strategic focus, the United States would once again embrace democracy promotion, but based on a strategy of attraction—the pull of success rather than the push of power. In short, it must aim to ensure that the dominant reality in world po ...
democratic peace theory
... states have no right to be free from foreign intervention, because they do not guarantee domestic justice for their citizens. ② Liberal states are likely to view non-liberal states as potential aggressors, because of this lack of transparency and unwillingness to uphold liberal ...
... states have no right to be free from foreign intervention, because they do not guarantee domestic justice for their citizens. ② Liberal states are likely to view non-liberal states as potential aggressors, because of this lack of transparency and unwillingness to uphold liberal ...
011010 - EESC European Economic and Social Committee
... representative democracy' and goes on to stress the roles of the European Parliament and the national parliaments (stressed further in Article 12)2; thus, the prime condition of representative democracy, at both European Union and member state level, is stressed. But this primacy is flanked by two o ...
... representative democracy' and goes on to stress the roles of the European Parliament and the national parliaments (stressed further in Article 12)2; thus, the prime condition of representative democracy, at both European Union and member state level, is stressed. But this primacy is flanked by two o ...
56. Toward a Sensible U.S. Policy in the Middle East
... ● reduce the U.S. role in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process; ● recognize that the Gulf States cannot effectively use the ‘‘oil weapon’’ against the American economy; and ● shape a sensible U.S. policy toward the Middle East that does not inflame anti-American sentiments. ...
... ● reduce the U.S. role in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process; ● recognize that the Gulf States cannot effectively use the ‘‘oil weapon’’ against the American economy; and ● shape a sensible U.S. policy toward the Middle East that does not inflame anti-American sentiments. ...
Hobbes vs. Kant: Theory, Evidence, and Policy Implications about
... theories, and that creates an effective approach to deal with democratic and nondemocratic states around the world. The most important consideration in forming policy is democracy. If a country is democratic, the other variables such as alliances, trade and membership in international organizations ...
... theories, and that creates an effective approach to deal with democratic and nondemocratic states around the world. The most important consideration in forming policy is democracy. If a country is democratic, the other variables such as alliances, trade and membership in international organizations ...
Cold War Institutional
... military leaders in Latin America, funding right-wing extremists in Western Europe, and disrupting and splintering fledgling democratic groups in Eastern Europe. There is no justification for such a wasteful and counterproductive program. Asia Foundation—$36 Million The Asia Foundation was created i ...
... military leaders in Latin America, funding right-wing extremists in Western Europe, and disrupting and splintering fledgling democratic groups in Eastern Europe. There is no justification for such a wasteful and counterproductive program. Asia Foundation—$36 Million The Asia Foundation was created i ...
Manage War on Terrorism Coalition
... that demonstrates the ascendancy of the neoconservatives and the problems of that approach. Also demonstrated general trend of Bush policy: React aggressively to failed states Exceptionalism conceptualized in terms of values Seek international support on own terms and reserve right to act unil ...
... that demonstrates the ascendancy of the neoconservatives and the problems of that approach. Also demonstrated general trend of Bush policy: React aggressively to failed states Exceptionalism conceptualized in terms of values Seek international support on own terms and reserve right to act unil ...
PresentationExpress
... struggle for democracy and prosperity? Latin America is made up of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. Although most nations in this region have been independent since the early 1800s, they have dealt with challenges similar to those of other developing nations. ...
... struggle for democracy and prosperity? Latin America is made up of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. Although most nations in this region have been independent since the early 1800s, they have dealt with challenges similar to those of other developing nations. ...
Global Inequality and Poverty
... US-led efforts to create an international order Politically: democracy, rule of law, peaceful resolution of disputes (The United Nations) Economically, a set of institutions to rebuild a growing world economy in which mutual economic interests would make wars less likely (the BrettonWoods System) La ...
... US-led efforts to create an international order Politically: democracy, rule of law, peaceful resolution of disputes (The United Nations) Economically, a set of institutions to rebuild a growing world economy in which mutual economic interests would make wars less likely (the BrettonWoods System) La ...
Globalisering og governance
... Discourse and attempts at democratic decentralisation (participation in ’good governance’) ...
... Discourse and attempts at democratic decentralisation (participation in ’good governance’) ...
Conclusion
... The nuclear policy of the United States in the Middle East is one of the most hypocritical one in the region. United States launched the war on Iraq based on false intelligence reports about the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) in Iraq, while uttering not even one word about the nukes in Israel, an ...
... The nuclear policy of the United States in the Middle East is one of the most hypocritical one in the region. United States launched the war on Iraq based on false intelligence reports about the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) in Iraq, while uttering not even one word about the nukes in Israel, an ...
What is the purpose of a government?
... Power of the king or queen is limited by an elected Congress or Parliament. King or Queen serves a ceremonial function. (England, Spain) Representative Democracy – Run by officials chosen by the people. People INDIRECTLY hold the power. Electing ...
... Power of the king or queen is limited by an elected Congress or Parliament. King or Queen serves a ceremonial function. (England, Spain) Representative Democracy – Run by officials chosen by the people. People INDIRECTLY hold the power. Electing ...
European Federalism FOR WORLD DEMOCRACY The issue of
... European law-making process. However, media’s failure to inform properly and political spin tend to downgrade this phenomenon: voters also need to feel that the decisions taken result from their own choice. There is another level, where democracy is a foreign word: the world. The world order in whic ...
... European law-making process. However, media’s failure to inform properly and political spin tend to downgrade this phenomenon: voters also need to feel that the decisions taken result from their own choice. There is another level, where democracy is a foreign word: the world. The world order in whic ...
Competitive authoritarianism
... – A regime that is democratic in appearance but authoritarian in nature – A civilian regime in which democratic institutions exist in form but not in substance, because the electoral, legislative, judicial, media, and other institutions are so heavily skewed in favor of current power holders. ...
... – A regime that is democratic in appearance but authoritarian in nature – A civilian regime in which democratic institutions exist in form but not in substance, because the electoral, legislative, judicial, media, and other institutions are so heavily skewed in favor of current power holders. ...
Unit 1 Study Guide
... Key Concepts: Answer the following: Define government and the basic powers every government holds. Describe the four defining characteristics of the state. Identify four theories that attempt to explain the origin of the state. Understand the purpose of government in the United States and other coun ...
... Key Concepts: Answer the following: Define government and the basic powers every government holds. Describe the four defining characteristics of the state. Identify four theories that attempt to explain the origin of the state. Understand the purpose of government in the United States and other coun ...
Regimes
... organizations (parties & interest groups) + of ficials can use powers without pressure from civil society + self-governing, act independently of other states. ...
... organizations (parties & interest groups) + of ficials can use powers without pressure from civil society + self-governing, act independently of other states. ...
American democracy promotion in the Middle East and North Africa
American democracy promotion in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) aims to encourage governmental and non-governmental actors in the region to pursue political reforms that will lead ultimately to democratic governance. As an area of the world vital to American interests yet generally entrenched in non-democratic, authoritarian rule (with the exceptions of democratic Israel and semi-democratic Lebanon, Iraq, Palestinian National Authority and Turkey), MENA has been the subject of increasing interest on the part of the American government and democracy promoters, particularly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, with many viewing democratic transition as essential to regional stability and international security.American efforts to promote democracy in the region are generally characterized by top-down and bottom-up democratization strategies, which can be pursued simultaneously. The former top-down approach involves putting rhetorical and diplomatic pressure on regimes to reform and can go so far as to involve direct American military engagement installing democratic government (as is the case in Iraq following the 2003 invasion). The U.S. government generally pursues the latter bottom-up approach by funding international organizations that help strengthen the bases for gradual democratic transition (the rule of law, accountable government institutions and expanded political competition) in the MENA region by offering technical assistance and training to political parties and electoral management bodies, engaging with civil society, producing assessments and polls, and promoting female political participation. Some have criticized American democracy promotion in MENA for ineffectiveness, a lack of consistency, taking a one-size-fits-all approach and using democracy to justify military intervention abroad.