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Quest for World Order: Perspectives of a Pragmatic Idealist
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Quest for World Order: Perspectives of a Pragmatic Idealist Paperback - 1997

by Tommy T. Koh (Editor); Amitav Acharya (Editor)

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Professor Tommy Koh, one of the most distinguished diplomats of our time, was Singapore's long-time ambassador to the UN, and he played a key role in global negotiations on the Law of the Sea and on environment issues. This collection of his speeches and writing provides an insider's view of the workings and failing of the UN systems, and suggests practical measures for reforming the global body.

It offers firsthand insights into the techniques and intricacies of multilateral negotiations and bargaining. Accessible to the general reader and specialist, this elegantly written volume offers insight into key political, economic and strategic issues facing the Asia Pacific region.

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  • Title Quest for World Order: Perspectives of a Pragmatic Idealist
  • Author Tommy T. Koh (Editor); Amitav Acharya (Editor)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 416
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Marshall Cavendish Academic
  • Publication date October 1, 1997
  • ISBN 9789812101082 / 981210108X
  • Category Politics / Current Events
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 97945820
  • Dewey Decimal Code 327.59

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The Quest for World Order: Perspectives of a Pragmatic Idealist
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The Quest for World Order: Perspectives of a Pragmatic Idealist

by Koh, Tommy T. B.; Acharya, Amitav

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Singapore, Hong Kong: Marshall Cavendish Intl, 1997. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. By Author. 1st. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. soft cover, very good condition, 402 pages, color photos, 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..
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