ABSTRACT
Interregionalism, the institutionalized relations between world regions, is a new phenomenon in international relations. It also a new layer of development in an increasingly differentiated global order.
This volume examines the structure of this phenomenon and the scholarly discourse it is generating. It takes stock of empirical facts and theoretical explanations, bringing together with clarity and concision the latest research on this key area. This essential new book:
* traces the emergence of interregionalism and reviews the latest literature
* provides a conceptual and theoretical framework for study
* includes case studies of inter-regional relations between: Asia and America; Asia and Europe; Europe and America; and Europe and Africa.
* delivers comparative analyses and special cases such as continental summits and interregional relationships beyond the Triad.
* summarizes and evaluates the findings of each chapter, providing a basis for further research.
This is a key reference book for students and researchers of regionalism, global governance and international relations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |14 pages
Introduction
part |48 pages
The Concept of Interregional Relations
part |152 pages
The Geography of Interregional Relations
chapter |11 pages
The Forum for East Asia–latin America Cooperation (fealac)
chapter |16 pages
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (asean) and the European Union
chapter |13 pages
The European Union's Relations with Mercosur
part |78 pages
Comparative Aspects and Special Cases
chapter |17 pages
Comparing Interregionalism
chapter |18 pages
“imagined” Interregionalism
chapter |13 pages
Hemispheric Interregionalism
chapter |8 pages
Between Regionalism and Transregionalism
part |21 pages
Conclusion