Disarming Iraq - Monitoring Power and Resistance (Hardcover)

The implementation of disarmament requirements imposed by the Security Council after the Second Gulf War established a strong and unequal power relationship between the United Nations and Iraq. Although the ensuing struggle over imposed disarmament has been a major issue in world politics, international relations theorists continue to ignore it. Deaver argues that this case has important theoretical implications. Using sociological insights and a behavioral approach, he examines the power relationship as well as Iraqi resistance from 1991 to 1998. Theorists are likely to find these analytic tools useful since they provide a ready means of studying the micro-foundations of power relations in generalized terms. Behavior such as supervision, surveillance, inspection, and monitoring are widespread and growing in world politics. A focus on tactics demonstrates the role of monitoring in maintaining and strengthening the relationship between the United Nations and Iraq. An analysis of dynamics makes comprehensible Iraqi losses of sovereignty and the eventual collapse of the relationship. Contrary to popular opinion, whoever escalated tensions hurt their own cause: Iraqi resistance contributed greatly to United Nations gains, while the United Nations successes led to the collapse of its relationship with Iraq.

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2001
Authors:	Michael V Deaver
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	168
ISBN-13:	978-0-275-97261-5
Categories:	Books > Law > International law > General Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > General Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Other warfare & defence issues > Arms negotiation & control Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > International institutions > United Nations & UN agencies
LSN:	0-275-97261-5
Barcode:	9780275972615

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