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Book SynopsisIn Bloc Politics at the United Nations, Endeley presents a detailed analysis of the structure and functioning of the African Group at the United Nations (UN). At the heart of the UN system is a series of regional caucusing blocs, of which the African Group is one of the most dynamic and cohesive. The African Group, which comprises more than twenty-five percent of the UN''s Member States and wields considerable voting strength, has the potential to be one of the most prominent international actors in the post-Cold War era. Since its stance on crucial international issues can tip the scales in one direction or another, the African Group is very widely courted by the other international actors. Yet the behavior, structure, and function of the African Group at the UN have seldom been the object of any serious scientific inquiry. Endeley''s analysis is informed by direct observation and by the consultation of key primary and secondary sources.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Table of Figures Chapter 2 Part 1: The Three African Groups Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 Chapter One: The Brazzaville Group Chapter 5 Chapter Two: The Casablanca Group Chapter 6 Chapter Three: The Monrovia Group Chapter 7 Chapter Four: Toward a Single African Group Chapter 8 Chapter Five: Caucusing Groups in General Chapter 9 Part II: The Structure and Functioning of the African Group Chapter 10 Introduction Chapter 11 Chapter Six: The African Group of the Whole Chapter 12 Chapter Seven: The Chairman of the African Group Chapter 13 Chapter Eight: The Executive Committee Chapter 14 Chapter Nine: The Executive Secretariat Chapter 15 Chapter Ten: The Committee on Candidatures Chapter 16 Chapter Eleven: The Expert Group on Economic Matters Chapter 17 Chapter Twelve: Regional Coordinators Chapter 18 Chapter Thirteen: The Welcome Committee Chapter 19 Chapter Fourteen: Ad Hoc Committees Chapter 20 Conclusion Chapter 21 Bibliography
