step stools
interregionalism and international relations a stepping stone to global governance
p interregionalism the institutionalized relations between world regions is a new phenomenon in international relations . it also a new layer of development in an increasingly differentiated global order . p this volume examines the structure of this phenomenon and the scholarly discourse it is generating . it takes stock of empirical facts and theoretical explanations bringing together with clarity and concision the latest research on this key area . this essential new book p traces the emergence of interregionalism and reviews the latest literature p provides a conceptual and theoretical framework for study p includes case studies of inter regional relations between asia and america ; asia and europe ; europe and america ; and europe and africa . p delivers comparative analyses and special cases such as continental summits and interregional relationships beyond the triad . p summarizes and evaluates the findings of each chapter providing a basis for further research . p this is a key reference book for students and researchers of regionalism global governance and international relations .