Time to React: The Efficiency of International Organizations in Crisis Response.

Given dire consequences of delays in crisis response, this book explains why some international organizations take longer than others to answer calls for intervention. It builds on interviews with AU, EU, OAS and OSCE decision-makers to reveal the institutional sources of efficiency.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Hardt, Heidi, 1983-
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Oxford Scholarship Online, 2014.
Subjects:	Crisis management. Conflict management. International agencies. Gestion de crise. Gestion des conflits. Organisations internationales. international organizations. Conflict management Crisis management International agencies Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

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1. Introduction
2. Why Speed of Response Matters
3. Differences in Organization Response Rates
4. Institutional Design in Crisis Decision-making
5. The Impact of Unspoken Rules and Interpersonal Relations
6. Informal Norms: Barriers and Facilitators
7. Informal Relations: Friends and Foes
8. Conclusion
Appendix
Notes
References
Index.