Why International Organizations Hate Politics

Building on the concept of depoliticization, this book provides a first systematic analysis of International Organizations (IO) apolitical claims. It shows that depoliticization sustains IO everyday activities while allowing them to remain engaged in politics, even when they pretend not to.

Autorentext

Marieke Louis is associate professor in political science at Sciences Po Grenoble (University Grenoble-Alpes), member of the PACTE research laboratory, and associate fellow at the Center for international studies, Sciences Po (Paris). ** Lucile Maertens** is lecturer in political science and international relations at the Institute of Political Studies of the University of Lausanne, member of the CRHIM, and associate fellow at the Center for international studies, Sciences Po (Paris).

Inhalt

Introduction: Depoliticizing the world Part I Practices of depoliticization 1 Asserting expertise and pledging technical solutions 2 Formatting neutrality 3 Gaining time and losing momentum Part II Logics of depoliticization 4 Following a functional-pragmatic path 5 Monopolizing legitimacy 6 Avoiding responsibility 7 Conclusion: The politics of IO (de)politicization