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Since the formation of the UN in 1945 the international community has witnessed a number of violent self-determination conflicts such as the disintegration of Yugoslavia, Chechnya, Kashmir, and South Sudan that have been a major cause of humanitarian crises and destruction. This book examines the scope and applicability of political self-determination beyond the decolonisation process. Explaining the historical evolution of self-determination, this book provides a theoretical examination of the concept and background. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, the author analyses self-determination.

Die Demokratisierung Myanmars ist ein zentrales Anliegen der deutschen und euro-päischen Südostasienpolitik. Vor zwei Jahren hat das Militärregime des Landes einen innenpolitischen Reformprozess angestoßen und sich außenpolitisch geöffnet. Für die weitere Entwicklung Myanmars erhofft sich Oppositionsführerin Aung San Suu Kyi Unterstützung vom Nachbarland Indien. Bislang bestimmten vor allem sicherheits-politische und wirtschaftliche Interessen die indo-burmesischen Beziehungen. Doch nun hat Neu-Delhi erste zaghafte Schritte unternommen, um den Demokratisierungs-prozess in Myanmar zu fördern. Die deutsche und europäische Politik sollte Indien dabei unterstützen - um die positiven Tendenzen in Myanmar zu stärken und um Indien als Partner für eine Politik der Demokratieförderung zu gewinnen

rezensiertes Werk: Rawls, John: Das Recht der Völker. Berlin : de Gruyter, 2002. - 285 S. ISBN: 3-11-016935-5

This book examines authoritarian practices in relation to humanitarian negotiations. Utilising a wide variety of perspectives and examining a range of contexts, the book considers how humanitarians assess and engage with authoritarian practices and negotiate access to populations in danger.
Chapters provide insights at the macro, meso, and micro levels through case studies on the international and domestic legal and political framing of humanitarian contexts (Xinjiang, Afghanistan, Venezuela, Russia, and Syria), as well as the actual practice of negotiating with authoritarian regimes (Ethiopia). A theoretical grounding is provided through chapters elaborating on the ethics and trust-building dimensions of humanitarian negotiations, and an overview chapter provides a theoretical framework through which to analyse humanitarian negotiations against the backdrop of different types of authoritarian practices.
This book provides a wide-ranging view which broadens the frame of reference when considering how humanitarians view and engage with authoritarian practices. The objective is to both put these contexts into conceptual order and provide a firm theoretical basis for understanding the politics of humanitarian negotiations in such difficult contexts. This book is useful for those studying international politics and humanitarian studies, as well as for practitioners seeking to better systematise their humanitarian negotiations.

Mediation is considered an effective and peaceful tool for the resolution of conflicts and has become an important instrument in international peacemaking. Interest in mediation has surged in recent years both at the international and regional level. In line with the discussions of local ownership in peacebuilding literature and practice, there is also an increased call for including local 'insider mediators' in peace processes. So far, scholars have paid little attention to the role of insider mediators in peacemaking. To gain a better understanding of their actual and potential role in peace processes, a systematic analysis of the phenomenon of insider mediation is therefore indispensible. (S+F/Pll)

1. Zur Typologisierung dreier Klassen von enschenrechten Menschenrechten 1.1 Rechtssystematisch 1.2 Historisch 1.3 Philosophisch 1.4 Politikwissenschaftlich 2. Die Klasse der WSK-Rechte 2.1. WSK-Rechte insgesamt 2.2 Teilklasse: Wirtschaftliche Rechte 2.3 Teilklasse: Soziale Rechte 2.4 Teilklasse: Kulturelle Rechte 3. Die WSK-Rechte im Einzelnen 3.1 Arbeit 3.2 Gerechte Arbeitsbedingungen 3.3 Gewerkschaftsbildung/Streikrecht 3.4 Soziale Sicherheit 3.5 Schutz der Familie 3.6 Angemessener Lebensstandard 3.7 Ernährung 3.8 Wohnen 3.9 Eigentum 3.10 Gesundheit 3.11 Bildung 3.12 Teilhabe am kulturellen Leben 3.13 Geistiges Eigentum 3.14 Wasser 4. Theorien globaler Gerechtigkeit