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"Threat Framing" published on by Oxford University Press.

This paper challenges the commonly held perception that grand theory is irrelevant for policy. Policy, it is often argued, is in need of detailed case-oriented empirical analysis and instrumental policy recommendations rather than any sweeping generalizations or lofty ideas emanating from grand theory. Notwithstanding, this paper argues that grand theory has an underestimated relevance for policy. To be able to see and appreciate this, the notion of policy relevance must be expanded. Whereas grand theory and grand concepts such as Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism, or Marxism do not provide case-specific knowledge or recommendations, they provide general roadmaps, conceptualization of world affairs, and also have a symbolic function, legitimating or challenging established policy paradigms. Policymakers, akin to grand theorists, arguably like to make sweeping statements and generalizations. Drawing on theory and findings in public policy studies, here applied to international relations and foreign policy, this paper suggests conditions under which grand theory can be relevant for policy. Adapted from the source document.

Research that focuses on territory, but which also, deviating from (neo)realism, takes into account how globalization provides opportunities for alternative types of territory is lacking. This opens for analysis several types of groups and entities which are rarely considered in analyses of political territory. Political territories of a traditional kind must also be considered. My contention is that such characteristics do not imply "deterritorialion" but should rather be seen as "reterritorialization". Against this background, the purpose of this project is to contribute with theory and research which investigates alternative territorial forms, and how globalization benefits some types of territories rather than others. Adapted from the source document.