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Suggests that the global public sphere has the potential to transform the world order by practicing democracy at a level higher than the state. Global democracy centers on inclusion; consensual debate; & public accountability within international institutions. The accommodation of forces of pluralization in the international system places similar expectations on individual states. Stephen Krasner's (1982) definition of international regimes is drawn upon to conceptualize the international regime as a global public sphere that provides a space for the constitution of interests & identities that promote the formation of transboundary political communities dedicated to specific areas of world politics. Three dimensions of international regimes that illustrate their potential as sites for global democracy are explored: 1) increasing incorporation of norms of participation & transparency; 2) establishment of citizenship requirements at the global level: & 3) the potential for a more "solidarist" world order. Although the current global condition is not conducive to the formation of global democracy, there are real opportunities to promote fundamental transformations that could lead to that higher ideal. J. Lindroth

Examines foreign relations between Iran and the US as an example of American foreign policy that promotes a role for middle power countries in international relations, particularly as they contribute to regional security.

Intro -- Democratizing Global Politics -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Critical Theory, Habermas, and International Relations -- 2. International Regimes and Political Community -- 3. Participation and Transparency Norms -- 4. The Democratization of the Global Environment Facility -- 5. The Democratization of the World Trade Organization -- 6. Conclusions -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Lists of Books in Series -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z.

"International Organizations and Power" published on by Oxford University Press.

Discusses role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in creating the international environmental regime and changing the boundaries of political community in international relations; some focus on climate change.