IGS 10a Chapter LATTE: Margaret Keck and Kathryn Sikkink, Transnational Advocacy Networks in International and Regional Politics
11 Sep 2016
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Margaret keck and kathryn sikkink, transnational advocacy networks in international and. World politics at the end of the 20th century involves states, non-state actors, and ngos. Activists (centrality of principled ideas or values motivating formation) aka. Key contributors to convergence of social and cultural norms to support processes of regional and international integration. Build new links among actors on all levels more dialogue and exchange. In environment and human rights, make international resource available to new actors in domestic political and social struggles. Blur lines, helping to transform practice of national sovereignty. Motivated by values, not material concerns or professional norms. A transnational advocacy network includes those actors working internationally on an issue, who are bound together by shared values, a common discourse, and dense exchanges of information and services. Mobilize info strategically to help create issues, categories and persuade, pressurize, and gain leverage over more powerful org. Aim to influence policy outcomes and transform terms and nature of debate.
