ABSTRACT
This chapter theorizes the developments in relation to the two main theories in the discipline of international relations—realism against idealism (liberalism). According to realism, the mundane interests of a country—economically, geopolitically, and culturally—offer sufficient guidelines for national action. The new, complex notion of global accountability that the nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) pursue may be classified into four components: transparency, consultation, evaluation, and correction. One major factor in promoting international institutionality is the speed with which new information flows around the globe. One may contrast the perspective of growing normative concerns and deliberations in the international community against a much debated geopolitical analysis of future scenarios. The carpet of organizations on the international scene is becoming thicker and thicker, comprising several international governmental organizations (IGOs) and many more NGOs.
