Arab Contributions to Islamic International Relations: Why is There No Breakthrough in Theorizing?
Without a commitment to producing original knowledge, there is little hope of changing the status quo.
Thinking Global Podcast – Kosuke Shimizu
Kosuke Shimizu speaks about the Kyoto School and Non-Western International Relations, his concept of relationality, and Non-Western methodology.
Self-Other Relations in Sikhism: Theoretical Insights for Global IR
Sikh philosophy can serve as a platform to rethink self-other relations, at a time when IR theory and practice seem fraught with increasing ‘us versus them’ tensions.
Reason, Cause, and Cultural Arrogance
Recognition that reason is a social construction throttles Western claims of cultural superiority and encourages engagement with non-Western traditions.
Review – The Atlantic Realists
Matthew Specter attempts to broaden our understanding of the history of international relations, but fails to classify the theoretical schools to which key actors belong.
Review – International Relations from the Global South
Arlene Tickner and Karen Smith give us a tool that enables us to teach IR in a way that transcends the conventional western-centric lens.
Interview – Katerina Dalacoura
Katerina Dalacoura considers civilisational and ideological developments in the MENA region, particularly in Turkey, as well as non-Western IR and the challenges of fieldwork.
Review – Sufism: A Theoretical Intervention in Global International Relations
A fascinating book which covers a new ontological, epistemological and methodological approach for IR, as well as more empirically grounded studies of Sufism in practice.
Interview – Adom Getachew
Adom Getachew discusses Black History Month, the racialization of international society, Du Bois, anti-imperial resistance and how to uncover non-Western knowledge.
Review – The Making of Global International Relations
This book demonstrates an encyclopedic knowledge of International Relations, however incorporating disability studies could stimulate Acharya and Buzan to self-reflect.
