The Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific (CSCAP): A Critical Evaluation of Its Role in Advancing Regional Security Dialogue and Cooperative Multilateralism The end of the Cold War ushered in a profound transformation of international and regional security architectures, particularly in the Asia-Pacific — a region historically marked by strategic rivalries, colonial legacies, and … Continue reading Critically evaluate the role of the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific (CSCAP) as a Track-II diplomatic forum in promoting regional security dialogue, confidence-building, and cooperative multilateralism within the broader framework of Asia-Pacific regionalism.
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To what extent have transnational actors—such as multinational corporations, international non-governmental organizations, transnational advocacy networks, and epistemic communities—emerged as influential agents in shaping the structures, norms, and decision-making processes of global politics, and how do they challenge or complement the traditional state-centric paradigms of international relations?
Transnational Actors in Global Politics: Recasting Agency Beyond the State The transformation of the international system in the post–Cold War era has significantly broadened the range of actors engaged in shaping global political processes. No longer confined to sovereign states, the architecture of global governance increasingly features transnational actors—a heterogeneous category encompassing multinational corporations (MNCs), … Continue reading To what extent have transnational actors—such as multinational corporations, international non-governmental organizations, transnational advocacy networks, and epistemic communities—emerged as influential agents in shaping the structures, norms, and decision-making processes of global politics, and how do they challenge or complement the traditional state-centric paradigms of international relations?
How do international norms, nuclear taboos, and epistemic communities shape state behaviour, constrain policy choices, and influence the institutional architecture governing nuclear proliferation in the contemporary international system?
Norms, Taboos, and Epistemic Communities in the Governance of Nuclear Proliferation In the international system, the governance of nuclear weapons transcends material capabilities and deterrence logic. It is also deeply embedded in normative frameworks, ideational constructs, and the epistemic authority of transnational expert networks. While realist perspectives emphasize state interests and power calculations, constructivist and … Continue reading How do international norms, nuclear taboos, and epistemic communities shape state behaviour, constrain policy choices, and influence the institutional architecture governing nuclear proliferation in the contemporary international system?