Commonwealth Inter- and Nonstate Contributions to Global Governance

The Commonwealth consists of only a quarter of the world's states and yet the Commonwealth Secretariat and Foundation have made and continue to make a significant contribution to global politics. This book provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive overview of this key international institution. The book: Explains the history, structure and future of the Commonwealth Demonstrates the central role that the Commonwealth has played in advancing decolonization and supporting multiculturalism, democracy and human rights Details the significant links between Commonwealth institutions and myriad networks concerned with, education, development, gender, health, islands, literature, media and sport Examines the Commonwealth within the context of wider debates about global' governance and globalization Commonwealth is a superb examination of an often neglected but crucial force in world affairs. It will be of considerable interest to students of international organizations, international relations, development and North-South relations.Shaw, Timothy M. is the author of 'Commonwealth Inter- and Nonstate Contributions to Global Governance', published 2007 under ISBN 9780415351201 and ISBN 0415351200.