Discriminatory clubs: the geopolitics of international organizations.

  • Published In: International Affairs, 2025, v. 101, n. 1. P. 347 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Myhasiuk, Khrystia 3 of 3

Abstract

Christina Davis's book challenges traditional theories on intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) by framing them as exclusive clubs where states seek membership for geopolitical reasons beyond functional benefits. She argues that states strategically align with dominant powers to ease entry barriers and elevate their geopolitical standing. Davis's analysis extends to informal alliances like BRICS+, highlighting how states leverage membership criteria to advance their interests and reshape global power dynamics. Her research emphasizes the need for a new perspective on cooperation logic within discriminatory clubs, shedding light on the complexities of international institutions and their role in global governance. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Affairs. 2025/01, Vol. 101, Issue 1, p347
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Diplomacy and International Relations
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0020-5850
  • DOI:10.1093/ia/iiae295
  • Accession Number:182414895
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