Rubén M. Perina

The Organization of American States as the Advocate and Guardian of Democracy

An Insider's Critical Assessment of its Role in Promoting and Defending Democracy

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the Organization of American States' new role in promoting and defending democracy in the Americas; examines how exactly it performs its role among its member states; points out the tensions, weaknesses and shortcomings that constrain its performance, and suggests ways of strengthening it.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Seitenzahl: 268
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. September 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 440g
• ISBN-13: 9780761866442
• ISBN-10: 0761866442
• Artikelnr.: 43489069

Autorenporträt

Dr. Perina currently teaches at George Washington University.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface Abbreviations Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Democracy In The
Americas: The Struggle For Survival Chapter 3: Cold War Challenges to
Democracy and Early OAS Efforts to Defend It (1948-1985) Chapter 4: The
International Promotion of Democracy Chapter 5: The New Diplomatic and
Legal Instruments for the Collective Promotion and Defense of Democracy
Chapter 6: The Inter-American Democratic Charter Chapter 7: Technical
Assistance For Democracy Promotion: Theory and Practice Chapter 8:
Electoral Observation: Between Relevance and Interference Chapter 9: The
Survival of Democracy and OAS Relevance Chapter 10: Institutional Tensions
and Weaknesses Chapter 11: The Challenging Hemispheric Horizon Chapter 12:
Suggestions for Revitalization Bibliography