Post-Cold War relations between the North and South: Studying the effects of international regimes on less-developed countries

This study looks at the effects of international regimes on developing countries. Specifically, has there been regime formation or change in the post cold war era toward the South? This study focuses on the dynamics of the relationship between post cold war regime structures and less developed countries.;Two set of theory are used to address these questions: (1) the international regime literature and (2) multilateralism. Central to the theoretical development is the effects of multilateral interaction via international regimes on weaker states.;The data used to examine these questions is drawn from four case studies. Inferences will be drawn from these case examinations to the general level. The cases are: (1) Bosnia; (2) Iraq; (3) Somalia; and (4) Cambodia. These have been chosen for three primary reasons. First they each represent very recent and different illustrations of Northern involvement in Southern affairs. Secondly, they cover a relatively broad range of issue areas for international regime influence. And third, geographically they represent examples from four major less developed regions of the world.;These case studies will allow for a first hand look at how less developed countries have been effected by post cold war regime structures. Through a critical look at recent developments in these four crisis situations, insights into the effects of international regimes can be studied.