International institutions, from the International Monetary Fund to the International Olympic Committee, are perceived as bastions of sclerotic mediocrity at best and outright corruption at worst, and this perception is generally not far off the mark. In the wake of the 2008 financial crash, Daniel W. Drezner, like so many others, looked at the smoking ruins of the global economy and wondered why global economic governance structure had failed so spectacularly, and what could be done to reform them in the future. But then a funny thing happened. As he surveyed their actions in the wake of the crash, he realized that the evidence pointed to the exact opposite conclusion: global economic governance had succeeded.

Bucking the conventional wisdom about the new "G-Zero World," Drezner rehabilitates the image of the much-maligned international institutions and demolishes some of the most dangerous myths about the financial crisis. The System Worked is a vital contribution to our understanding of an area where the stakes could not be higher.

Daniel W. Drezner is professor of International Politics at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He has previously held positions with Civic Education Project, the RAND Corporation, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. He is the author of four previous books, most recently Theories of International Politics and Zombies. Full Bio

WACA National Board Nominees, Vote by May 28

According to the Bylaws, one authorized representative of each member organization may vote YEA or NAY on the nominees for the WACA National Board. The election of Directors of the WACA National Board for terms beginning on July 1 of each year are required to take place by May 30, with the Membership provided with the list of Nominees at least 30 days prior to that date. The Bylaws also allow for email election of Directors if there is no other business that requires a physical meeting of the Membership. Thank you to all of those who have voted thus far. Nominees and Voting Instructions

World Affairs Council - Washington, DC will host its Summer Institute on International Affairs, June 23-27, in Washington, DC. The Institute gathers educators from across the country for a week long seminar on international affairs and the role of the U.S. in the world. Sessions offer teachers from across the US the opportunity to interact with foreign policy experts and other educators, while expanding their knowledge base and developing skills to bring global issues into the classroom. More Information

 

2014 European Union Outreach

In the lead up to Europe Day, we kicked off our newest program with the European Union Delegation to the U.S. The program is designed to raise awareness, knowledge, and understanding about EU policies, the EU's role as an international actor, and the value of the EU-U.S. relationship. Activities highlight the impact of local and regional economic, social, and cultural connections to Europe. More Information

 

Events this week include:

 

May 27 -- World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth