This book develops a constitutional theory of international organization to explain the legitimation of supranational organizations. Supranational organizations
The end of the Cold War is only one in a series of events that have radically modified the operational environment of international organizations since their es
The legitimacy of international and regional organizations and their actions is frequently asserted and challenged by states and commentators alike. Their autho
The book explores how international organizations (IOs) have expanded their powers over time without formally amending their founding treaties. IOs intervene in
In modern political communities ultimate authority is often thought to reside with 'the people'. This book examines how constitutions act as a delegation of pow