Global Summitry: Its Meaning and Scope Part One

摘要: This article by the Senior Editors describes scope and areas of interest new Global Summitry journal. Given breadth topic, is divided into two parts, with second to appear in next issue. The narrative begins an account current state global order goes on develop a working definition summitry. It looks at various facets concept particular emphasis fact that summitry more than periodic, highly visible gatherings leaders. We propose “Iceberg Theory” summitry, metaphor for substantial ongoing below-the-surface activity gives support leaders’ ensemble . distinguish from governance while raising prominence many actors international arrangements today. outlines historical evolution highlighting “revolutionary” changes over last hundred years. As its subtitle signals, Journal committed multidisciplinary approach will engage economists, lawyers, historians as well experts relations.