This book deals with the question of national sovereignty and States' participation in International Organizations, whether traditional or supranational ones. Although there has been much discussion on the problems posed by the transference of sovereignty, this volume provides an original insight in that transfer of state sovereignty is approached as a dynamic process that can be divided into three different phases. Part one, called `the initial phase', focuses on the examination of the domestic legal basis for the transfer of state sovereignty. Part two, `the transfer phase', investigates how the process of transfer evolves within the core of two International Organizations: the United Nations and the European Communities. Part three, `the post-transfer phase', analyses the States' responses to the effects and consequences of the transfer of sovereignty.

This book examines a largely neglected phenomenon in the field of international relations--the concept of the isolated state. Deon Geldenhuys begins by discussing how he measures both voluntary and enforced international isolation by, among other things, membership of international organizations, official visits and international censure. He then presents a number of case studies of self-isolation. The remainder of the study is devoted to an analysis of the enforced isolation of Taiwan, Israel, Chile and South Africa. Using a wealth of statistical material, he demonstrates their varying degrees of isolation in the diplomatic, military, economic and socio-cultural arenas of the international community.

Each chapter in this volume explores the record of Chinese participation in a specific international issue area. These in-depth and timely studies reveal considerable success--more than most forecasts expected--but the road ahead may prove tougher than the terrain already covered.

"The most comprehensive coverage of international organizations."--AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL. This latest edition of the standard international reference work provides detailed information for over 32,000 organizations active in over 225 countries, & is exhaustively cross-referenced for easier access. Alphabetically arranged for ease of use, VOLUME 1: ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTIONS & INDEX is the most current reference available on international bodies - 32,000 entries in all, with in-depth, unparalleled data on some 11,600. This volume covers everything from intergovernmental & national bodies, to conferences & religious orders & fraternities. VOLUME 2: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATION makes possible the systematic identification of each country's range of direct or indirect international activity. Designed for use by national & international agencies, embassies, ministries, & universities & law libraries, its alphabetical arrangement offers a comprehensive picture of national involvement in international concerns. VOLUME 3: GLOBAL ACTION NETWORKS is a comprehensive overview of the range & network of activities of the international organizations themselves - organized alphabetically by subject & by region. Similar to a "yellow pages," it groups international & regional bodies under 4,300 categories of common ideas, aims & activities.