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OverviewIn conflict-affected regions, delays in international response can have life or death consequences. The speed with which international organizations react to crises affects the prospects for communities to re-establish peace. Why then do some international organizations take longer than others to answer calls for intervention? To answer this question and explore options for reform, Time to React builds on contemporary scholarship with original data on response rates and interview evidence from 50 ambassadors across four leading organizations (AU, EU, OAS and OSCE). The explanation for variation in speed ultimately lies in core differences in institutional cultures across organizations. Although wealth and capabilities can strengthen a peace operation, it is the unspoken rules and social networks of peace and security committees at these organizations that dictate the pace with which an operation is established. This book offers a first analysis of the critical importance of and conditions shaping timeliness of crisis response by international organizations. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Heidi Hardt (Assistant Professor of Political Science, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of California, Irvine)Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 23.90cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 16.30cm Weight: 0.490kg ISBN: 9780199337118ISBN 10: 019933711 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 27 February 2014 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Why Speed of Response Matters 3. Differences in Organization Response Rates 4. Institutional Design in Crisis Decision-making 5. The Impact of Unspoken Rules and Interpersonal Relations 6. Informal Norms: Barriers and Facilitators 7. Informal Relations: Friends and Foes 8. Conclusion Appendix Notes References IndexReviewsThis important book looks at the informal norms and networks governing the way international organizations 'really' work. Drawing on an impressive array of interviews and survey data, Hardt shows persuasively how much we miss when we ignore the personal ties and trust that are essential to decisions in a crisis. Interpersonal relationships and organizational culture can trump formal rules in ways that help get things done. Essential reading for anyone interested in when and why international organizations work well (or don't). --Martha Finnemore, University Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, The George Washington University Timely intervention in civil conflicts can save lives, but some regional organizations are able to respond to crisis more quickly than others. In Time to React, Heidi Hardt advances a convincing and highly original explanation for this record: informal organizational norms and interpersonal ties. --Miles Kahler, Rohr Professor of Pacific International Relations, University of California, San Diego This important book looks at the informal norms and networks governing the way international organizations 'really' work. Drawing on an impressive array of interviews and survey data, Hardt shows persuasively how much we miss when we ignore the personal ties and trust that are essential to decisions in a crisis. Interpersonal relationships and organizational culture can trump formal rules in ways that help get things done. Essential reading for anyone interested in when and why international organizations work well (or don't). * Martha Finnemore, University Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, The George Washington University * Author InformationHeidi Hardt is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Irvine. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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