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International Relations, in both theory and practice, has been increasingly concerned with a proliferation of modes of violence that use, target, and construct bodies in complex ways that challenge notions of security. The central argument of this work is that the bodies that practices of violence take as their object are deeply unnatural bodies, constituted in reference to historical political conditions as well as acting upon our world

The presentation of a theory of the manner in which groups meet their members' demands, maintaining that that behavior is determined by the balance between the factors driving &/or attracting behavior inward (isolation) & those pushing &/or pulling toward collaboration. A description of the kinds of demands that members may make upon their groups is followed by an investigation of the factors determining whether groups turn toward isolation or collaboration: past experience factors, ideological factors, perceptions of the short run, internal group factors & auxiliary factors. The model is then treated as an operating system & methods of producing change in the direction of group behavior are considered & the model is applied to nations. Limitations of the model are presented. Finally, the variables & relationships embodied in the model are employed in the analysis of 3 problems in the org of internat'l affairs: universal against regional org's, single-function against multi-function collaboration & institutions first against consensus first. I. Taviss.

This provocative and original book provides a concise explanation of why global politics must be understood in ethical terms. Mervyn Frost illustrates the theory with a series of detailed case studies on the Iraq war, the war on terror, Iran, the use of private military companies, migration and terrorism and;in so doing;he forces the reader to confront their own necessary engagement;as ethical citizens of a global society.

"The creation of empires that oppressed indigenous peoples, the two World Wars and the campaigns of ethnic "cleansing" and genocide that accompanied these wars and other conflicts, and international movements calling for the elimination of racial discrimination, are but a few examples that attest the impact racial prejudice, or racism, has had on international relations. Despite this history, racism's relevance is seldom mentioned in International Relations (IR) courses offered in universities or in IR textbooks. Instead, IR scholars have often explained the behavior of states using the framework of theories that highlight variables and themes such as power, fear, and the search for security in an anarchic world. Racism, Diplomacy, and International Relations addresses this underappreciation of the significance of racism in international relations by focusing on its conception as a doctrine and its interrelationship with imperialism; its doctrinal role in the development of the discipline of IR; and various episodes from Western and Asian history in which racism had affected state behavior and the practice of diplomacy. These approaches will be taken to support the argument that racism had not only substantially influenced the course of international relations but that it continues to do so in the 21st century, making it imperative that policymakers are aware of racism's deleterious legacy. The interdisciplinary perspective taken herein in examining and assessing racism's impact in international relations and diplomacy will appeal to a general audience including students, policymakers, and those who are interested in building a more tolerant and just world"--

The London (England) National Gallery exhibition "Encounters: New Art from Old" (2001) becomes the basis for setting sail on the waters of abstraction in art & in the field of international relations. Cy Twombly's abstract ships from & post J. M. W. Turner are compared with Kenneth Waltz's oceanic neorealism. Louise Bourgeoise's watery abstract installation, also from & post a Turner painting, is contrasted with Alexander Wendt's effort to sail with & beyond Kenneth Waltz. It is not easy to get away from all the Turners, but Bourgeoise especially manages to do so in ways that amplify the possibilities for an abstract yet observational, fluid yet imaginative & bold, form of visual sense making in international relations. Adapted from the source document.

"The theorisation of international relations has progressed considerably in recent years to the point that a dialogue between the concurrent disciplines of International Relations (IR), political theory and international law has started to emerge. There is, however, much work still to be done in establishing what could be termed an 'International Theory' - one which contains the potential to transcend arbitrary disciplinary and methodological boundaries (particularly where the subject matter of the respective disciplines - working out a conception of normative reason appropriate to application in considerations of international justice and human rights - is trans-disciplinary in nature). This insightful contemporary critique considers the poststructuralist challenge to the very foundations and methodological commitments of traditional IR theory, as developed by R.B.J. Walker and Richard Ashley in the 1990s and beyond - as well as the various ways in which the discipline has sought to respond to such a pervasive attack on its most cherished beliefs. This study not only brings into question the central tenets of traditional IR theory, but also uses the political thought and theories of key thinkers including John Rawls, Friedrich Kratochwil and Peri Roberts to posit an account of normative reasoning which overcomes the challenges presented by a poststructuralist perspective"--

The war in Iraq unleashed disastrous global instability—from the strengthening of Al-Qaeda, to the creation of ISIS, and civil war in Syria accompanied by a massive exodus of refugees. The war in Afghanistan is continuing in perpetuity, with no clear goals or objectives other than the United States' commitment to its sunk cost. The so-called war on terror is a vague catch-all phrase for a military campaign against moving targets and goalposts, with no end date and no conceivable way to declare victory. The toll of these wars on civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan and elsewhere in the Middle East, on US troops, and on the US economy is staggering. But these ambiguous campaigns are also fundamentally changing US state identity—its view of itself, its role in the world, and its commitment to a liberal international order. They are producing profound anxiety in the US body politic and anxiety in US relationships with other international actors. To understand the sources and consequences of this anxiety, we adopt an ontological security perspective on state identity. We enrich ontological security scholarship by introducing the concept of moral injury and its three main consequences: loss of control, ethical anxiety, and relational harm. We demonstrate how the concept of moral injury illuminates some of the most central anxieties at the core of US identity, offering a new understanding of our global moment of crisis.

Integrating comparative empirical studies with cutting-edge theory, this dynamic Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the study and practice of peacekeeping. Han Dorussen brings together a diverse range of contributions which represent the most recent generation of peacekeeping research, embodying notable shifts in the kinds of questions asked as well as the data and methods employed. The Handbook explores questions concerning the deployment of peacekeepers, the policies and activities undertaken by peacekeeping operations (PKOs), the intended and unintended consequences of peacekeeping activities, and controversies related to post-conflict crime, sexual and gender-based violence in peacekeeping, and the environmental impact of PKOs. Chapters further investigate the distinctions between UN and non-UN-led PKOs, the specific mandates under which peacekeeping operates, and the different roles of military, police, and police and civilian peacekeepers. Concluding with an evaluation of the state of the art of current peacekeeping literature, the Handbook leads the way in developing a coherent agenda for future research. The Handbook will be an essential resource for a cross-disciplinary audience of academics and students interested in IR and conflict resolution. Policymakers involved in peacekeeping and peacebuilding, as well as NGOs operating within (post-) conflict settings, will also benefit from its assessment of recent developments in peacekeeping research.

Dans le cadre de cet article, je veux démontrer la nécessité de développer et d'incorporer les perspectives féministes dans le champ de l'éthique des relations internationales à travers l'examen des contributions respectives de J. A. Tickner, C. MacKinnon, S. Ruddick et M. Nussbaum. Mon hypothèse générale consiste à arguer que la force critique des perspectives féministes en théorie politique représente non seulement une ouverture épistémologique incontournable, mais que celles-ci ouvrent la voie à des méthodes d'investigation et de conceptualisation que l'on doit explorer en vue d'enrichir les théories de justice globale d'une portée pratique plus grande. ; This paper aims to demonstrate the necessity of developing and incorporating feminist perspectives in the field of international ethics, through the examination of important contributions of J. A. Tickner, C. MacKinnon, S. Ruddick and M. Nussbaum. My general hypothesis argues that the critical impact of feminist perspectives in political theory consists not only in the epistemological avenue that they open, but that their methods of investigation and of conceptualization must be thoroughly explored in order to enrich theories of global justice of a greater practical scope.