Causes for Participation in hegemonic Governance

Abstract

This article argues that the causes for participation in Global Governance are to be found inpart in the mere structure of it. In the debate about Global Governance, largely, the issue ofpower is neglected. However, we certainly deal with a hegemonic constellation. Therefore,the power is present and exerted in Global Governance. It is argued here, that the exertion ofpower in Global Governance by the United States is causal for participation in it. The studylooks at the Global Governance of Counterterrorism, i.e. the Global War on Terrorism, andthe regional organizations of ASEAN and the EU.