Bloc Politics at the United Nations: The African Group

by Isaac N. Endeley

Overview

In Bloc Politics at the United Nations, Endeley presents a detailed analysis of the structure and functioning of the African Group at the United Nations (UN). At the heart of the UN system is a series of regional caucusing blocs, of which the African Group is one of the most dynamic and cohesive. The African Group, which comprises more than twenty-five percent of the UN's Member States and wields considerable voting strength, has the potential to be one of the most prominent international actors in the post-Cold War era. Since its stance on crucial international issues can tip the scales in one direction or another, the African Group is very widely courted by the other international actors. Yet the behavior, structure, and function of the African Group at the UN have seldom been the object of any serious scientific inquiry. Endeley's analysis is informed by direct observation and by the consultation of key primary and secondary sources.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761845584
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	08/16/2009
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	60
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Isaac N. Endeley, Ph.D. and J.D., is a former professor of political science and international relations. He currently works as a legal officer at the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Table of Figures
Chapter 2 Part 1: The Three African Groups
Chapter 3 Introduction
Chapter 4 Chapter One: The Brazzaville Group
Chapter 5 Chapter Two: The Casablanca Group
Chapter 6 Chapter Three: The Monrovia Group
Chapter 7 Chapter Four: Toward a Single African Group
Chapter 8 Chapter Five: Caucusing Groups in General
Chapter 9 Part II: The Structure and Functioning of the African Group
Chapter 10 Introduction
Chapter 11 Chapter Six: The African Group of the Whole
Chapter 12 Chapter Seven: The Chairman of the African Group
Chapter 13 Chapter Eight: The Executive Committee
Chapter 14 Chapter Nine: The Executive Secretariat
Chapter 15 Chapter Ten: The Committee on Candidatures
Chapter 16 Chapter Eleven: The Expert Group on Economic Matters
Chapter 17 Chapter Twelve: Regional Coordinators
Chapter 18 Chapter Thirteen: The Welcome Committee
Chapter 19 Chapter Fourteen: Ad Hoc Committees
Chapter 20 Conclusion
Chapter 21 Bibliography