Bulletin n. 1/2008 | ||
May 2008 | ||
Alessandri Emiliano |
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World Order Re-founded: The Idea of a Concert of Democracies | ||
in International Spectator (The) , Vol. XLIII, n. 1, January-March , 2008 | ||
The idea of a "Concert of Democracies" acting as a sort of new international "directorate" if the UN Security Council is stalled has engendered great controversy lately in the international public debate. Some top-ranking political leaders, such as US presidential candidate John McCain, have endorsed a similar plan. Others have instead voiced the concern that the creation of such a new institution would lead to the dismantling of the UN system altogether and would engender more problems than it would solve. The article highlights the terms of the debate that is developing around this proposal, but also provides a historical and intellectual background to allow for a better understanding of its genesis, rationale and chances of success. | ||