Discover the compelling exploration of global governance challenges in 'Gridlock'. Published in 2013 by John Wiley & Sons (UK), this insightful book presents a thorough analysis of how countries must work together to tackle the pressing issues of the 21st century. With an ISBN of 9780745662398, it delves into the intertwined crises of the global economy, environmental degradation, and nuclear proliferation, emphasizing that no single nation, regardless of its power, can resolve these complex problems alone.

'Gridlock' sheds light on the breakdown of traditional methods for global policymaking, revealing the struggles brought on by the rise of diverse international powers and the deep entrenchment of critical domestic concerns in global issues. The text's accessible style ensures that it appeals not just to students of international relations and political science, but also to a general audience interested in understanding the complexities of global cooperation.

This comprehensive 368-page volume provides both an analysis of the mechanisms behind international gridlock and potential pathways to effective cooperation, making it an essential read for anyone concerned about our shared future. Order your copy today to gain crucial insights into navigating the intricate landscape of global politics and policies.

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ISBN: 9780745662398
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 368


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The issues that increasingly dominate the 21st century cannot be solved by any single country acting alone, no matter how powerful. To manage the global economy, prevent runaway environmental destruction, reign in nuclear proliferation, or confront other global challenges, we must cooperate. But at the same time, our tools for global policymaking - chiefly state-to-state negotiations over treaties and international institutions - have broken down.


The result is gridlock, which manifests across areas via a number of common mechanisms. The rise of new powers representing a more diverse array of interests makes agreement more difficult. The problems themselves have also grown harder as global policy issues penetrate ever more deeply into core domestic concerns. Existing institutions, created for a different world, also lock-in pathological decision-making procedures and render the field ever more complex. All of these processes - in part a function of previous, successful efforts at cooperation - have led global cooperation to fail us even as we need it most.


Ranging over the main areas of global concern, from security to the global economy and the environment, this book examines these mechanisms of gridlock and pathways beyond them. It is written in a highly accessible way, making it relevant not only to students of politics and international relations but also to a wider general readership.