| ID | 098463 |
| Title Proper | Cosmopolitanism after 9/11 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Held, David |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Thinking about the future of humankind and the basis of political association in the early years of the twenty-first century does not give grounds for optimism. In particular, 9/11 has become a moment associated with a return to empire, geopolitics, political violence and the primacy of sovereignty. Yet, it is easy to overstate the meaning of 9/11 and exaggerate from one set of historical experiences. This article explores the ways in which the twentieth century set down key political and legal 'cosmopolitian steps' toward a transformation of the global order. These steps are explored and defended, and it is shown how they created the grounds for a very different response to 9/11 to the one persued by President Bush and Prime Minister Blair. Although clearly this opportunity has been temporarily lost, the failure of the Blair-Bush War on Terror reaffirms strong reasons for further developing a cosmopolitian global order. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Politics Vol. 47, No. 1; Jan 2010: p.52-61 |
| Journal Source | International Politics Vol. 47, No. 1; Jan 2010: p.52-61 |
| Key Words | 9/11 ; War on Terror ; Geo - Politics ; Cosmopolitanism ; Global Citizenship |