"Discusses the two broad dimensions of the globalization debate--economic, including finance, trade, poverty, and health; and political, covering security, the fight against terrorism, and the role of international institutions--and the significance of democratic consent in the twenty-first century"--Provided by publisher.

The end and the new beginning of history -- The international system -- A renewed United Nations -- Global economic goverance and a new UN Economic and Social Security Council -- Enabling stable growth in the emerging-market economies -- The special challenge of the poorest countries -- The international trade and the WTO : old debates and new passions -- Regional integration and globalization -- National politics and global choices.