Legitimacy in the 'secular church' of the United Nations

This article argues that how the United Nations (UN) conceptualizes legitimacy is not only a matter of legalism or power politics. The UN’s conception of legitimacy also utilizes concepts, language and symbolism from the religious realm. Understanding the entanglement between political and religious...

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Main Author: Troy, Jodok 1982- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2020
In: International relations
Year: 2020, Volume: 34, Issue: 4, Pages: 565-582
Further subjects:B Religion
B Politics
B Internationale staatliche Organisation
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