Why read International Pecking Orders?

Book cover of International Pecking Orders: The Politics and Practice of Multilateral Diplomacy

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In any multilateral setting, some state representatives weigh much more heavily than others. Practitioners often refer to this form of diplomatic hierarchy as the 'international pecking order'. This book is a study of international hierarchy in practice, as it emerges out of the multilateral diplomatic process. Building on the social…

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1 author picked International Pecking Orders as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Kseniya Oksamytna

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The book theorizes international diplomats’ social capital as a reflection of their country’s positions in international hierarchies and, to a lesser extent, their individual experience and skill. It focuses, among other examples, on the debates on the reform of the UN Security Council that take place in the UN General Assembly.

Pouliot offers a compelling account of the privileges that the permanent members of the UN Security Council enjoy that extend beyond veto powers, such as the mastery of the Council procedures that come with a permanent seat. The book suggests that besides institutional privileges, countries can also accumulate capital…

From Kseniya's list on The best books on the United Nations and how it adapts to global challenges.