Book Description: Democratizing Global Politics: Discourse Norms, International Regimes, and Political Community Rodger A. Payne February 1, 2004 Pages: Genre: Non-Fiction, Political Science, International Relations Summary: In "Democratizing Global Politics [Insert Author's Name] examines the historical secretiveness and lack of democracy in international institutions, leading to a legitimacy crisis and protest movements. The book explores how these institutions are adapting to this challenge by embracing new norms of participation and transparency, involving more political and social actors in decision-making processes. The author analyzes two case studies, the Global Environmental Facility and the World Trade Organization, to demonstrate how these normative changes can promote the development of a global political community. Plot: The book begins by discussing the historical context of international institutions, highlighting their exclusive nature and the exclusion of almost all interested parties except for the most powerful nations. This has led to a legitimacy crisis and protest movements against these institutions. The author argues that the solution to this crisis lies in democratizing global politics through the development of new discourse norms and the inclusion of additional political and social actors in decision-making processes.

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