Synopses & Reviews
From Versailles to Maastricht is a history of international organisation in the twentieth century. While particular attention is paid to the League of Nations, the United Nations and the European Union, there are also chapters on other regional organisations and on international regimes in areas like the law of the sea, the international economic order, business rights and nuclear nonproliferation. The book's approach is thematic and analytical, while also aiming to provide a succinct factual account of the main developments in international organisations this century.
Review
'This is undoubtedly a fine book for the expert and newcomer alike.' - Hugo Dobson,
International Peacekeeping
Synopsis
International organizations at the end of the twentieth century are far more at the heart of the urgent issues of world politics than they were at its start. This book examines the rise of international organizations over the last hundred years and considers their future role and potential in the light of their history.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-311) and index.
Table of Contents
Preface - Abbreviations - Introduction - The Origins of the League of Nations - The League of Nations - The American-Led, Cold-War United Nations, 1945-1960 - The Third World UN, 1960-1980 - The UN in Crisis and its Rejuvenation, 1980-1994 - The European Union, 1945-1969: The Creation of the European Community and the Early Years - The European Union, 1970-1985: Turbulence, Europessimism and Eurosclerosis - The European Union, 1985-1995: The Relance: From the Single European Act to the Maastricht Treaty and European Union - Regional Organisation Outside Europe - International Regimes - Specialised Agencies of the UN - Secretaries General of the UN - Index