The dilemmas facing UK foreign policy cannot be solved by the combination of a mechanistic realism and the profession of progressive aims.
Realism provides useful tools for dissecting state behaviour and interests, but it cannot fully account for Russia’s diplomatic misfires or the moral and humanitarian dimensions of the conflict.
Felix Rösch elucidates the role of transcultural contexts in shaping the international order over time, and how they should receive more focus among scholars of IR.
Realists and liberals are divided when it comes to understanding why war exists, and what can be done about it.
This edited collection explores the evolving justifications of war on the international stage, but does not engage with newer factors such as the use of social media.
Ndzendze and Marwala elucidate the impact of artificial intelligence on international relations theories, but fail to delve into AI’s unique features at key points.
Seán Molloy speaks about Realist Ethics, E.H.Carr, how Realism is not amoral, the inconsistent ethics of Realism, and where other ‘Realists’ fit into this.
A Buddhist approach to today’s international challenges represents an ancient, yet innovative, way of thinking about our social worlds.
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.
An upgrade in US thinking to view Russia as a contemporary country with present-day policy goals as opposed to just an irredentist dying regime should be considered.
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