By Ole Elgström
This publication describes, analyses, explains and compares the position functionality of alternative presidencies. The specialist and overseas authors ask why member states have assorted ways and play the position in a different way, prioritising assorted capabilities and utilizing quite a few thoughts to understand their aspirations. The booklet involves 3 components i) describes the features of the presidency, ii) compares 9 assorted presidencies and iii) a concluding part evaluating media photographs, and summaries taking a look at member country features and behavior.
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Despite a growing formalization of the Presidency’s responsibilities, the office still remains institutionally underdeveloped and open to interpretation. This room for manoeuvre has been exploited historically on a number of occasions by states holding the Presidency, which have either developed the office as such, or introduced new practices to the Council. Philippa Sherrington (2000: 39) notes, for instance, that Presidencies anxious to promote policy development in a neglected area have sought to do so by introducing new Council configurations.