Buddhism and International Relations Series

Dialectics in Mādhyamaka Buddhism and What It Can Teach International Relations

Shannon Brincat • Jan 25 2024 • Articles

The dialectical approach of Mādhyamaka undercuts theories with a nominalist, atomised ontological foundation, providing insights into our global social life.

Call For a Buddhism-Inspired Asian Regional Compact on Internal Displacement

Christina A. Kilby • Jan 25 2024 • Articles

It is possible to appeal to the humanitarian norms rooted in religious identity without exacerbating religious nationalism or discrimination.

The Half-Truth of Western Political Realism: A Buddhist Critique

William J. Long • Aug 31 2023 • Articles

A Buddhist approach to today’s international challenges represents an ancient, yet innovative, way of thinking about our social worlds.

Buddhist Nationalism and Extremism in Myanmar and North America

Brenna Artinger • Aug 31 2023 • Articles

While Buddhist nationalists are more oriented toward sustaining the religious identity of their state, Buddhist extremists feel that their political identities are being challenged.

Buddhists Do Not Want Space Junk to Fall on Your Head

Daniel Capper • Aug 31 2023 • Articles

Buddhist moral perspectives may result in protective reserves for lunar places of ecological magnificence or compelling scientific value, thereby proactively preserving them from commercial pursuits.

India’s Use of Buddhism: Soft Power, Soft Balancing

David Scott • Aug 31 2023 • Articles

With Narendra Modi en route to win India’s next General Election the “Buddhist” feature of Indian public diplomacy will be maintained.

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