Power and Issue Framing in the Contemporary World: The Case of Climate Negotiation

This book explores how the absence of a regulatory mechanism, information and communication technology (ICT), and nuclear deterrence have created a society of states where normative imperatives, ICT, and nuclear deterrence generate ambiance that obliges states to act in certain ways. It develops a theoretical proposition on state power defined in terms of the capability to determine outcomes and testifies it through case studies of climate negotiations under the UNFCCC. The book is valuable for scholars, climate activists, and climate-conscious people as it offers a different perspective to understand climate change issues in the contemporary world and elaborates on the logic, framing process, and mechanism of reaching outcomes through complex negotiation processes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 18 March 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This groundbreaking book offers a fresh perspective on the complex society of states in the modern world. The absence of a regulatory mechanism, known as anarchy, has been a central concern in international relations. This book delves into how a combination of normative imperatives, information and communication technology (ICT), and nuclear deterrence has created a societal environment where states are bound to adhere to certain normative imperatives, thereby diluting the concept of anarchy and compelling them to act in specific ways. It develops a theoretical proposition that defines state power in terms of its ability to determine outcomes. The proposition first explores how international institutions foster normative imperatives, and then, in alignment with this ontology, narrows its focus solely on the power of states in the contemporary world. It elucidates how the power that can shape outcomes today is holistic, encompassing both materialistic and normative factors.

In the next phase, the proposition is tailored to be employed for a specific empirical work. The book goes beyond mere theoretical propositions by presenting compelling case studies related to climate negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The empirical part serves not only to evaluate the plausibility of the theoretical proposition but also to shed light on the logic of major actors and the politics surrounding key issues of climate change, such as mitigation, funding policies, and mechanisms, as well as adaptation. Scholars in the field of climate studies, climate activists, and individuals who are conscious of climate-related issues will find this book invaluable as it provides a distinct lens through which to understand these complex issues within the broader context of international relations.

Weight: 314g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811697425
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022