The Onset of Global Governance: International Relations Theory And the International Criminal Court

Eric Léonard

Ashgate Publishing, Ltd., 2005 - Political Science - 241 pages

Assessing the formation process of the International Criminal Court (ICC), this study provides a fuller and richer understanding of this institution. It does so by adopting three analytical approaches: neoliberal institutionalism, regime theory and global governance. Examining the implications of the ICC, the volume draws conclusions about the changing nature of world politics in terms of conflict management, authority, governance, and actor relevance. It is highly suitable for courses and research in humanitarian and international law, international relations theory, globalization, global governance and regime formation. Assessing the formation process of the International Criminal Court (ICC), this study provides an understanding of this institution. It is suitable for courses and research in humanitarian and international law, international relations theory, globalization, global governance and regime formation.

Contents

• Historical Rise of the ICC: 17
• The Rome Statute: 45
• Mainstream Cooperation Theory: 65
• The Primacy of the State: 85
• Making Sense of Regime Theory: 107
• Complexity Leads to Understanding: 129
• What is Global Governance?: 161
• The ICC and the Future of Global Governance: 181
• Conclusion: 197
• Bibliography: 213

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Onset of Global Governance: International Relations Theory And the International Criminal Court
• Author: Eric Léonard
• Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd., 2005
• ISBN: 0754645312, 9780754645313
• Length: 241 pages
• Subjects: Political Science / International Relations / General