Browsing Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies (RSCAS) by Subject "United Nations"
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Title:Empty signifier in practice : interrogating the ‘civilizations’ of the United Nations alliance of civilizations Author(s):BETTIZA, GregorioDate:2014Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:EUI RSCAS; 2014/95; RELIGIOWESTAbstract:This working paper investigates the reasons underpinning the growing use and widespread resonance of the concept of ‘civilizations’ – defined by cultural and religious markers – in scholarly, policy and public discourses, ... -
Title:Faith-based organisations at the United Nations Author(s):HAYNES, JeffreyDate:2013Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:EUI RSCAS; 2013/70; RELIGIOWESTAbstract:This working paper examines faith-based organisations (FBOs) and their attempts to seek to influence debate and decision-making at the United Nations (UN). Increasing attention on FBOs in this context has followed what is ...
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Title:Security regionalisms : lessons from around the world Author(s):FAWCETT, LouiseDate:2013Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:EUI RSCAS; 2013/62; Global Governance Programme-61; European, Transnational and Global GovernanceAbstract:This paper analyses developments in regional security governance since 1945. It argues that regional organizations around the world have come to play increasingly important roles in security provision, often in conjunction ...
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Title:“Between a rock and a hard place?”: the European Union's financial sanctions against suspected terrorists, multilateralism and human rights Author(s):LEONARD, Sarah; KAUNERT, ChristianDate:2012Citation:Cooperation and conflict, 2012, Vol. 47, No. 4 SI, pp. 473-494Type:ArticleAbstract:This article focuses on the financial sanctions adopted by the European Union (EU) against individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist activities. This sanctions regime has been sharply criticised for its negative ...
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Title:Global Tax Governance: Work in Progress? Author(s):WOUTERS, Jan; MEUWISSEN, KatrienDate:2011-01-01Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:EUI RSCAS; 2011/12; Global Governance Programme-03; Global EconomicsAbstract:The international financial crisis which broke out in 2008 has had a major impact on fiscal sustainability of countries all over the world. Countries have responded with varying measures. Moreover, in the aftermath of the ...
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Title:Judicial powers, due process and evidence in the Security Council 1267 Terrorist Sanctions Regime: the Kadi II conundrum Author(s):GINSBORG, Lisa; SCHEININ, MartinDate:2011Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:EUI RSCAS; 2011/44; Global Governance Programme-08; European, Transnational and Global GovernanceAbstract:The United Nations Security Council regime of listing Al Qaida and Taliban terrorists under Resolution 1267 (1999), as subsequently amended, has been subject to increasing criticism, including through litigation and judicial ...
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Title:Challenging the EU counter-terrorism measures through the courts Editor(s):CREMONA, Marise; FRANCIONI, Francesco; POLI, SaraDate:2009Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:EUI AEL; 2009/10Abstract:This collection of papers examines the implications of the European Court of Justice’s approach to UN-related counter-terrorism measures against individuals (so-called ‘smart sanctions’), as expressed by its ruling in Case ...
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Title:The European Union’s Peace Mission in the United Nations Collective Security System Author(s):PALADINI, LucaDate:2009Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:EUI RSCAS; 2009/71Abstract:The recent and interesting practice of European Security and Defence Policy peace missions testifies to a great vitality of EU in the field of peace maintenance and international security. This is an asset, considering ...