Global Governance

Question 1

Global Governance? 1

Answer 1

The way states organize themselves, make agreements and tackle shared challenges above national level, usually through international organizations with clear rules.
From a liberal perspective, global governance is a key priority. It allows states to react to – and solve – problems that they have in common and that, if left unresolved, would impact on more than one state.
Climate change, for example.

Question 2

Global Governance? 2

Answer 2

The growth of IGOs over recent decades suggests that the liberal ideal of global governance is progressing well.
However, IGOs are frequently limited in what they are able to agree on. Often IGOs or international summits cannot agree on a joint agenda for action.
Realism takes over, with states protecting their national interests. Some states use IGO memberships to protect their core interests. This can be seen when the core members of the UNSC use their veto power.