Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pt. 1. The mechanics of multilateralism: past and present -- Introduction / James P. Muldoon, Jr. -- Ch. 1. Norms and diplomacy: the diplomatic underpinnings of multilateralism / Geoffrey Wiseman -- Ch. 2. Systemic change, international organizations, and the evolution of multilateralism / Michael G. Schechter -- Ch. 3. Multilateralism today and its contribution to global governance / Andreas Kruck and Volker Rittberger -- Pt. 2. The role of state actors in twenty-first century diplomacy -- Introduction / Richard Reitano -- Ch. 4. Unplanned obsolescence? The future of the state in the multilateral world / Josep H. Melrose and J. Andrew Melrose -- Ch. 5. The challenge of 'rogue states' for a troubled international community / Stephen R. Rock -- Ch. 6. Global terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and genocide: the threats posed to states and global stability / Donna M. Schlagheck -- Ch. 7. Challenges to the global economy: can the state fix them? / David A. Kennett -- Ch. 8. Explaining state responses to human rights / Timothy Longman and Natalie Zähringer -- Pt. 3. The role of nonstate actors: essential or incidental to global governance? -- Introduction / JoAnn Fagot Aviel -- Ch. 9. The role of humanitarian NGOs in multilateral diplomacy / Peter D. Bell and Sherine S. Jayawickrama -- Ch. 10. Human rights advocacy in global governance: a case study of human rights watch / Carroll Bogert. Ch. 11. Seven steps to influencing multilateral environmental negotiations: a case study on invasive species and the convention on biological diversity / Stanley W. Burgiel -- Ch. 12. The private sector and the business of global governance / Stephen Jordan and Taryn Bird -- Ch. 13. Private foundations and multilateral diplomacy / Joan E. Spero -- Pt. 4. The role of international secretariats -- Introduction / Earl Sullivan -- Ch. 14. International secretariats: diplomats or civil servants? / John Mathiason -- Ch. 15. Multilateral diplomacy and the United Nations: global governance venue or actor / Ramesh Thakur -- Ch. 16. The diplomacy of specialized agencies: high food prices and the World Food Programme / Henk-Jan Brinkman and Masood Hyder --
Pt. 5. Reflections on the new dynamics of multilateralism -- Ch. 17. A realist's argument for multilateral diplomacy / Earl Sullivan -- Ch. 18. The role of nonstate actors / JoAnn Fagot Aviel -- Ch. 19. Power, the state, multilateral diplomacy, and global governance / Richard Reitano -- Ch. 20. Multilateralism's new mix: implications for diplomacy, international organizations, and global governance / James P. Muldoon Jr.

This timely new book focuses on the various dynamics of contemporary multilateralism as it relates to global issues, global governance, and global institutions. Invited authorities, including academics, business people, and members of international groups, contribute original essays on how multilateralism as an institution has been affected by globalization, the rise of civil society and global business, emerging economic and political conditions, and new threats to peace and security in the world. Emphasizing practical applications over theoretical foundations, The New Dynamics of Multilateralism helps students understand how the practice of multilateral diplomacy has been influenced by the changes in the processes and procedures of international organizations and the role of multilateralism in the transformation of the international system of governance and the transition to an emerging new global order.