Towards a New Multilateralism

<p>This edited book focuses on the dynamic balance between global cultural diversity and multilateral convergence in relevant policy areas that involve actual and potential policy convergences (and divergences): the environment trade peace and security and human rights.</p><p>It offers theoretical reflections about the impact of the concept of multiple modernities on new ideas cultural backgrounds and/or national or regional particularities. An interdisciplinary team of authors combines comparative policy analysis with theoretical dialogue about the conceptual institutional normative and political dimensions of a new kind of multilateral cooperation. Finally the book concludes that by stimulating an intercultural dialogue which goes beyond a mere rational choice approach we can foster progress through a better understanding of the opportunities and limitations offered by a pluralist varied post-hegemonic and multilayered form of multilateral cooperation.</p><p>This book will be of key interest to scholars and students of European/EU studies economics human rights climate change history cultural studies international relations international political economy security studies and international law.</p>