The writing of this book was triggered by dissatisfaction with the way we think and study
regions and regionalism. There are many diverse theories and studies about specific …

This textbook introduces students to the sub-field of critical security studies through a
detailed yet accessible survey of emerging theories and practices. This third edition contains …

The central assertion of this book is that states pursue social actions to serve self-identity
needs, even when these actions compromise their physical existence. Three forms of social …

Within the realist school of international relations, a prevailing view holds that the anarchic
structure of the international system invariably forces the great powers to seek security at …

IR theory is dominated by the logics of consequentialism and appropriateness. But Max
Weber offered four logics of choice, not just two. Beyond the instrumental rationality of …

" Constructive engagement" became a catchphrase under the Clinton administration for
America's reinvigorated efforts to pull China firmly into the international community as a …

Regionalism has now, for more than a decade,'been brought back in'to international studies
after some time of almost complete neglect. The 'new regionalism'began to emerge in the …

This is an extensively revised and updated version of a book that was originally published in
2007. In addition to bringing the text up to date in a rapidly changing region, there are …

This article explores the theoretical implications of the logic of practicality in world politics. In
social and political life, many practices do not primarily derive from instrumental rationality …

How can established powers manage the peaceful rise of new great powers? With The
Struggle for Recognition in International Relations, Michelle Murray offers a new answer to …