This book presents a scholarly examination of the idea of the “community of states” within the framework of international political theory. Edited by James Mayall, it compiles essays that explore how states interact, cooperate, and form political relationships in the international system. The volume discusses key theoretical perspectives on international organization, the evolution of state…
This book examines recent humanitarian catastrophes involving such groups and suggests how the society of states may develop a col- lective capacity for human-rights enforcement.