Norm Diffusion and HIV/AIDS Governance in Putin's Russia and Mbeki's South Africa

This study explores how recent debates about the nature of authority in Putin's Russia and Mbeki's South Africa have shaped health governance and impinged on norm diffusion processes. It compares HIV/AIDS governance systems in Russia and South Africa and highlights the Kremlin's dislike of international recommendations due to maturing statism and great power syndrome, and Pretoria's responses to global AIDS norms consistent with the African Renaissance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 30 January 2019
Publisher: University of Georgia Press

Although adopting global norms often improves domestic systems of governance, domestic obstacles to norm diffusion are frequent. States that decide to reinvent their political authority simultaneously evaluate which current global norms are desirable and to what extent. In this study, Vlad Kravtsov argues that recent debates about the nature of authority in Putin's Russia and Mbeki's South Africa have resulted in a set of unique ideas on the cardinal goals of the state. This is the first book to explore how these consensual ideas have shaped health governance and impinged on norm diffusion processes.

Detailed comparisons of HIV/AIDS governance systems in Russia and South Africa illustrate the argument. The Kremlin's dislike of international recommendations stemmed from the rapidly maturing statism and great power syndrome. Pretoria's responses to global AIDS norms were consistent with the ideas of the African Renaissance, which highlighted indigenousness, market-based empowerment, and moral leadership in global affairs. This book explains how and why the governments under investigation framed the nature of the epidemic, provided evidence-based prevention services, increased universal access to proven lifesaving medicines, and interacted with other participants in social practice.

Introduction:
The adoption of global norms has been a significant trend in recent years, as countries seek to improve their domestic systems of governance. While global norms can bring many benefits, such as increased efficiency and transparency, they also face challenges in being diffused within countries. This study aims to explore the factors that influence the diffusion of global norms in Russia and South Africa, two countries that have faced different challenges in adopting and implementing global health standards.

Domestic Obstacles to Norm Diffusion:
One of the primary obstacles to norm diffusion is the presence of domestic factors that hinder the adoption and implementation of global health standards. In Russia, for example, the Kremlin has been reluctant to accept international recommendations on health issues, largely due to concerns about the erosion of its political authority. The Kremlin's dislike of international recommendations stemmed from the rapidly maturing statism and great power syndrome, which saw the Russian government assert its sovereignty over domestic issues and resist external influence.

In South Africa, on the other hand, the government has been more receptive to global AIDS norms. This is largely due to the country's commitment to the principles of the African Renaissance, which emphasized indigenousness, market-based empowerment, and moral leadership in global affairs. Pretoria's responses to global AIDS norms were consistent with the ideas of the African Renaissance, which highlighted indigenousness, market-based empowerment, and moral leadership in global affairs.

Unique Ideas on the Cardinal Goals of the State:
Despite these domestic obstacles, recent debates about the nature of authority in Putin's Russia and Mbeki's South Africa have resulted in a set of unique ideas on the cardinal goals of the state. In Russia, for example, Vlad Kravtsov argues that recent debates about the nature of authority in Putin's Russia and Mbeki's South Africa have resulted in a set of unique ideas on the cardinal goals of the state. Kravtsov argues that these debates have led to a renewed focus on the role of the state in shaping health governance and impinged on norm diffusion processes.

Health Governance and Norm Diffusion:
This study explores how these consensual ideas have shaped health governance and impinged on norm diffusion processes. Detailed comparisons of HIV/AIDS governance systems in Russia and South Africa illustrate the argument. The Kremlin's dislike of international recommendations stemmed from the rapidly maturing statism and great power syndrome. Pretoria's responses to global AIDS norms were consistent with the ideas of the African Renaissance, which highlighted indigenousness, market-based empowerment, and moral leadership in global affairs.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, while adopting global norms often improves domestic systems of governance, domestic obstacles to norm diffusion are frequent. States that decide to reinvent their political authority simultaneously evaluate which current global norms are desirable and to what extent. This study argues that recent debates about the nature of authority in Putin's Russia and Mbeki's South Africa have resulted in a set of unique ideas on the cardinal goals of the state, which have shaped health governance and impinged on norm diffusion processes. By understanding these factors, policymakers can better navigate the challenges of adopting and implementing global health standards in countries with different political contexts.

Weight: 424g
Dimension: 154 x 227 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780820355481