Nishikawa explores how international norms have been adopted in the local context in Myanmar to project a certain international image, while in fact the authorities are exploiting these norms to protect their own interests.
In the liberal international world order promoted since the end of the Cold War, democracy, rule of law and human rights have become key components in state and peace-building around the world. Many donor governments and international organisations have promoted them in their aid and assistance. However, the promotion of these international norms is based on a flawed understanding of sovereignty and the world. For this reason, the enforcement of these international norms in Myanmar not only fails to protect vulnerable people but also, in some instances, exacerbates the situation, thereby generating critical insecurity to the most vulnerable people.
A vital resource for scholars of Myanmar's politics, as well as a valuable case study for International Relations scholars more broadly.
| ISBN: | 9781032213668 |
| Publication date: | 25th September 2023 |
| Author: | Yukiko Nishikawa |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 172 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia Series |
| Genres: |
International relations Social and political philosophy Human rights, civil rights Centrist democratic ideologies Regional / International studies Political economy |
Nishikawa explores how international norms have been adopted in the local context in Myanmar to project a certain international image, while in fact the authorities are exploiting these norms to protect their own interests.
In the liberal international world order promoted since the end of the Cold War, democracy, rule of law and human rights have become key components in state and peace-building around the world. Many donor governments and international organisations have promoted them in their aid and assistance. However, the promotion of these international norms is based on a flawed understanding of sovereignty and the world. For this reason, the enforcement of these international norms in Myanmar not only fails to protect vulnerable people but also, in some instances, exacerbates the situation, thereby generating critical insecurity to the most vulnerable people.
A vital resource for scholars of Myanmar's politics, as well as a valuable case study for International Relations scholars more broadly.
International Norms and Local Politics in Myanmar features in the following genres: International relations, Social and political philosophy, Human rights, civil rights, Centrist democratic ideologies, Regional / International studies, Political economy
International Norms and Local Politics in Myanmar is available in Paperback, Ebook
International Norms and Local Politics in Myanmar was written by Yukiko Nishikawa and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
International Norms and Local Politics in Myanmar has 172 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia Series series
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