The Romani Voice In World Politics ― The United Nations And Non-State Actors

The third in a series that focuses on the role and position of non-state actors in international law, politics, and governance, this volume explores the relationship of the International Romani Union with the United Nations. For author Klimova-Alexander (U. of Cambridge, UK), the case raises important question about the proper basis for collective representation in world politics. Many would automatically answer that the basis for such representation resides in the state but Romani activists instead argue that such representation should rest in nationhood, even if it is non-territorial. She describes the activities and goals of global Romani activism, assesses their influence on UN discourse and activities regarding the Roma people, and examines how interacting with the UN system has affected the organizational structure and discourse of Romani activism. Annotation c2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Ilona KlA-movA!-Alexander holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of Cambridge, UK, where she currently works at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences.