Power and Responsibility in World Affairs Reformation versus Transformation

Subjects:

• Political Science » International Relations

Reviews:

• Using a historical/legal/institutional approach, this collection of insightful studies examines a variety of IR topics, including the evolving nature of international law, the role of American public diplomacy, the decline of Europe's global power, and the legitimacy of India's quest for nuclear weapons....Although the book covers a broad spectrum of topics, the emphasis on the moral exercise of power provides analytical unity and coherence. Recommended. All IR collections. General readers and lower-division undergraduate through research collections.
  —Choice February 2005

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Part I: The Framework of International Relations
• The Evolution of Great Power Rights and Responsibilities by Cathal J. Nolan
• At the Frontiers of International Law by David Fromkin
• Sovereignty as a Doctrine of Moderation by Robert Jackson
• Part II: Responsible Exercise of Power
• Waging the War of Words: The Promotion of American Interests and Ideals Abroad During the Cold War by William R. Keylor
• Gauging China's Capabilities and Intentions Under Deng and Mao by Sijin Cheng
• The Failure of Europe: Power and Irresponsibility by Carl C. Hodge
• Part III: Obligations of Power
• Power and Responsibility in International Criminal Law by Dorothy Jones
• Multilateralism and the U.S. National Interest by Stewart Patrick
• Self-Defense, Security and Responsibility: India and the Right to Possess Nuclear Weapons by William Bain