The Composition of a Parliamentary Assembly at the United Nations

A global parliamentary assembly has the potential to restructure the geopolitical setup of the United Nations. The composition of the body therefore is of fundamental importance. This analysis explores in detail principles and different models. "This thoughtful background paper, explaining options for who the members of the assembly might be, and how they might be chosen, is certain to be an invaluable resource for all of us concerned with democratizing the international system." - Andrew Strauss, Distinguished Professor of Law, Widener University School of Law