Nadelmann - Global prohibition regimes: evolution of norms in international society

Question 1

What work did Nathan Nadelmann publish? What is his objective

Answer 1

Global prohibition regimes: evolution of norms in international society.
Objective: how and why particular norms have evolved into global prohibition regimes and why they have proven more or less successful

Question 2

According to Nadelmann, why did international prohibition emerge?

Answer 2

• to protect the interests of the state and other powerful society members
• to deter, suppress and punish undesirable activities
• provide order, security, and justice among community
• give force and symbolic representation to the morals, values, beliefs and prejudices of those who make the laws

Question 3

According to Nadelmann, which crimes can be considered to be under international prohibition regimes

Answer 3

• not: cannibalism, human sacrifice or rape

- yes: larceny on high seas, murder of diplomats, trafficking

Question 4

According to Nadelmann, what is the main reason for international prohibition regimes and its objectives?

Answer 4

• indequacy of unilateral and bilateral law enforcement measures
• objectives: minimize safe havens of criminals and the standardization to cooperation

Question 5

According to Nadelmann, what is the evolution of normative structures?

Answer 5

-linked to the emergence of international society
-not state-state; but cosmopolitan norms
(cosmopolitan = including people from many different countries)
-Europe and US = historically dominant countries in formulation of norms

Question 6

According to Nadelmann, what are the 5 stages of the global prohibition regime?

Answer 6

1. Activity = normal
2. Activity is redefined as problem (by moral entrepreneurs)
3. Regime demands criminalization of activity by states through diplomacy
4. criminalization + police force. International institutions and conventions created
5. Activity = reduced thanks to int. intervention