A Multilateral Framework for Regional Governance
The transformation of the Organisation of American States since 1991 is examined in detail, highlighting its origins and the factors contributing to its evolution. The book delves into the significance of this change and analyzes the current role of the organization in fostering regional governance across the Americas.
Why Care about the Americas?
The book offers a comprehensive examination of Latin America's position within the global framework, emphasizing its interactions and influence on international relations. It explores various dimensions, including political, economic, and social factors that shape the region's engagement with the world. Through a holistic lens, the text aims to provide a deeper understanding of how Latin America navigates its complexities and contributes to the broader international system.
This book explores the extent and significance of the transformation of the Organisation of American States since 1991: its roots, the reasons for and extent of its emergence, and the role that the organisation currently plays in the promotion of regional governance in the two key issue-areas of security and the defense and promotion of democratic norms and principles of good governance. By assessing where the OAS has succeeded and failed, Horwitz provides an in-depth explanation of how cooperation and consensus works in the Inter-American system.