Regional Cooperation and International Organizations: The Nordic Model in Transnational Alignment / Edition 1

by Norbert Götz, Heidi Haggrén

Overview

This book explores the roles of national actors within international organizations, with particular emphasis on the collaborative approach adopted by Nordic governments and associations.

Analyzing Nordic regional cooperation within international organizations, this volume seeks to shed light on the politics of alignment and distinct macro-regional identity-building in international arenas. Exploring the middle ground between the national and the international, contributors discuss how Nordic governments and associations have successfully created and used the image of a distinct group within the international system and where they have failed. Presenting a richer picture of international and transnational relations, the volume's features include:

a key focus on the 'Nordic model' with its schism in regard to the EU

studies on cooperation between governments and within civil society, including trade unions and anti-EU movements

contributions from Nordic and international experts highly respected in their fields

Seeking to move beyond neo-realist and cosmopolitan approaches in international studies, Regional Cooperation and International Organizations will be of interest to students and scholars of international relations, regionalism, Nordic studies, and Transnationalism.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415864794
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/15/2014
Series:	Routledge Advances in International Relations and Global Politics
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	622
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Norbert Götz is associate professor of social science history at the Centre for Nordic Studies, Renvall Institute, University of Helsinki. His publications include works on mental maps and civil society in the Baltic Sea region, and he presently prepares a book on the Nordic countries in the United Nations.

Heidi Haggrén is a researcher at the Department of Social Science History, University of Helsinki and coordinator of the Nordic Centre of Excellence on the Nordic Welfare State. Her research interests are Nordic cooperation, the welfare state and industrial relations in the service sector.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Transnational Nordic Alignment in Stormy Waters Norbert Götz and Heidi Haggrén Part 1: The Development Of Nordic Cooperation In World Affairs C2. ‘Blue-eyed Angels’ at the League of Nations: The Genevese Construction of Norden Norbert Götz C3. Nordic Cooperation in the United Nations during the First Cold War: Between Internationalism and Realpolitik Kristine Midtgaard Part 2: Nordic Cooperation In Given Policy Fields C4. The Nordic Model and the International Labour Organization Pauli Kettunen C5. The ‘Nordic Group’ in UNESCO: Informal and practical cooperation within the politics of knowledge Heidi Haggrén C6. Nordic Cooperation in Providing Development Aid Sunniva Engh and Helge Pharo Part 3: Nordic Cooperation In A European Context C7. Efta 1959–72 : An Exercise in Nordic Cooperation and Conflict Thorsten B. Olesen C8. The Nordic States and the European Security and Defence Policy: National, Nordic or European? Clive Archer C9. Nordic and Nordic–Baltic Cooperation in the Council of Europe: A Force in Promoting Common Values Kjell M. Torbiörn Part 4: Nordic NGO Cooperation In European And World Affairs C10. European Integration and Nordic Trade Unions Lars Magnusson and Sofia Murhem C11. Anti-EU Movements and Nordic Cooperation Carsten Schymik C12. Nordic Cooperation for Women’s Empowerment: The Role of Women’s Organizations Kerstin Rydbeck C13. Nordic Communists in the Communist International Tauno Saarela C14. Epilogue: The ‘Alpine System’: Creating Space for Regional Cooperation Norbert Götz