This paper analyzes the function of the Arab League decision-making system and its influences on the Arab integration from the perspective of institutionalism and integration theory.Arab League makes its decisions on ...This paper analyzes the function of the Arab League decision-making system and its influences on the Arab integration from the perspective of institutionalism and integration theory.Arab League makes its decisions on the basis of cooperation and negotiations.Theoretically,only in some policy fields where cooperation outperforms unilateral action,can such a decision institution lead to mutual policies and unanimous actions.However,practically,this system lacks efficient operations on the regional level.Even in the fields of economy or security,where member states share more mutual interests,the integrative cooperation of the Arab League is confined to the limited policy framework,with minimum agreements as its outcome.Experience from the Europe Union suggests that there must be a supra-national institution to propose draft,supervise the development and implementation of the policies,and regulate the behaviors of relevant nations.The integrative direction and outlook of Arab League depends exactly on its future decision-making system.展开更多
文摘This paper analyzes the function of the Arab League decision-making system and its influences on the Arab integration from the perspective of institutionalism and integration theory.Arab League makes its decisions on the basis of cooperation and negotiations.Theoretically,only in some policy fields where cooperation outperforms unilateral action,can such a decision institution lead to mutual policies and unanimous actions.However,practically,this system lacks efficient operations on the regional level.Even in the fields of economy or security,where member states share more mutual interests,the integrative cooperation of the Arab League is confined to the limited policy framework,with minimum agreements as its outcome.Experience from the Europe Union suggests that there must be a supra-national institution to propose draft,supervise the development and implementation of the policies,and regulate the behaviors of relevant nations.The integrative direction and outlook of Arab League depends exactly on its future decision-making system.
