The nullification of international agreements and policies or The mongrelisation of diplomacy

Aldo Matteucci
In the Westphalian paradigm states are sovereign in their national policies. In toady’s world deliberative democracy legitimises the laws and policies of the state. International convergence of national laws and policies is obtained through multilateral agreements based on consensus. Their legitimacy relies on national ratification. State laws and regulations are the outcome, and state [...]