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Do International organisations represent the interest of the global citizenry? Or are they merely vehicles for the agendas of powerful nations and multinational corporations? Thomas D Zweifel explores this increasingly contentious issue, deftly blending history, theory, and case studies. Zweifels analysis covers both regional organisations and such global institutions as the United Nations, the World Bank, and the World Trade Organisations. With international organisations becoming perhaps the most appropriate if not the only forum for tackling myriad transnational challenges, his study of how these organisations function is central to understanding international relations. About the Author Thomas D Zweifel, CEO of Swiss Consulting Group is also adjunct professor at Columbia Universitys School of International and Public Affairs. His recent publications include Democratic Deficit? Institutions and Regulation in the European Union, Switzerland, and the United States and Culture Clash: Managing the Global High Performance Team. Table of Contents Transnational Democracy: A New Framework A Brief History of International Organisation The United Nations The World Bank The International Monetary fund The World Trade Organisation The European Union From the Organisation of African Unity to the African Union Other Regional Organisations: NAFTA, NATO, AND ASEAN Global Citizenship