Decolonising International Relations

This volume critically analyses the theories and concepts of international relations (IR), which will be instrumental in understanding IR from a non-western perspective. Owing to its emphasis on the need to decolonise the discipline of IR, alternate perspectives from the global South have been explored and discussed in detail.

PART I - DISCIPLINARY HISTORY AND THEORIES OF IR 1. Making Sense of the World: Disciplinary History of IR and Its Contested Origins 2. Realism and Neo-Realism 3. Kautilya's Realpolitik: Reflections from the Global South 4. Revisiting Liberalism and Neoliberalism: Decolonial Insights and Challenges 5. Marxist and Neo-Marxist Approaches 6. Feminist Perspective in International Relations 7. Constructivism PART II - INSTITUTION, STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES 8. State, Nation and Market 9. Empire and International Order: Decolonial Perspective 10. Decolonizing the Concept of Power: Perspectives from the Global South 11. The Praxis of Buddhist Diplomacy and Soft Power in International Relations: Reflections from the Global South 12. Knowing our Virtual and Creative World: The Visual Turn in International Relations PART III - KEY ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: PERSPECTIVES FROM THE GLOBAL SOUTH 13. War, Conflicts and International Security 14. Political and Economic Inequalities 15. Human Rights 16. Understanding Migration PART IV - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: FUTURE AND TRAJECTORIES 17. Exploring the Future Trajectories of IR: Decolonizing the Imperial Narrative 18. India's Contribution to the IR: Insights for Future Trajectories