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The Quest for World Order : Perspectives of a Pragmatic Idealist

by Tommy T.B. Koh
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UN system's highs and lows, economic progress

The Quest for World Order is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the inner workings of the UN system, especially from the perspective of a pragmatic idealist like Professor Koh. Through his speeches and writings, he offers unique insights into multilateral negotiations, bargaining, and Singapore's foreign policy options while also highlighting the highs and lows of the UN system. The book is accessible to general readers, policy makers, and academic specialists interested in international organizations and Asian affairs.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Quest for World Order : Perspectives of a Pragmatic Idealist

by Tommy T.B. Koh
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ISBN: 9789812101082
Authors: Tommy T.B. Koh
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Intl
Date of Publication: 1997-10-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, History
Related Topics: Political Science, Government, International Relations, Politics, World History
Goodreads rating: 3.0
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A collection of speeches and writings by Professor Tommy Koh, Singapore's long-time ambassador to the UN. He provides an insider's view of the workings and failings of the UN system, multilateral negotiations, bargaining, and Singapore's economic progress and foreign policy options. Accessible to general readers, policy makers, and academic specialists interested in international organizations and Asian affairs. Includes color photos. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
 

UN system's highs and lows, economic progress

The Quest for World Order is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the inner workings of the UN system, especially from the perspective of a pragmatic idealist like Professor Koh. Through his speeches and writings, he offers unique insights into multilateral negotiations, bargaining, and Singapore's foreign policy options while also highlighting the highs and lows of the UN system. The book is accessible to general readers, policy makers, and academic specialists interested in international organizations and Asian affairs.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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