Hybridisation of Political Order and Contemporary Revisionism

Contemporary political and security revisionism is a collection of tailor-made strategies to exploit opportunities in localised contexts, with a focus on novel phenomena such as cyberspace and technological innovation. The rise of revisionism shows the importance of political leaders, especially those representing regional or great powers, and states with the propensity to produce complex effects.

Format: Hardback
Length: 174 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume presents a nuanced perspective on contemporary political and security revisionism, contending that it should not be perceived as a unified attack against the international order but rather as a collection of tailored strategies designed to seize opportunities within diverse, highly localized contexts. A diverse group of scholars, hailing from fields such as Security Studies, Area Studies, International Relations, and Political Theory, come together to explore revisionist tendencies in Central Eastern Europe, Post-Soviet Space, China, and the Transatlantic Space. Their objective is to bridge the existing disciplinary gaps and foster a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness between international and domestic politics, which has been obscured by a longstanding tendency towards policing.

Part of the analytical focus revolves around novel phenomena, particularly the utilization of cyberspace and new social media platforms, as well as technological innovations. By examining these developments, the authors aim to shed light on the evolving dynamics of international relations and their impact on global security.

One of the key conclusions reached in this volume is that the rise of contemporary revisionism underscores the often overlooked significance of the initial image of international politics: the role of political leaders. It is argued that the impact of political leaders, particularly those who represent regional or even great powers, is amplified when they preside over revisionist regimes or states with the capacity to produce complex and far-reaching effects.

The chapters included in this book were originally published as a special issue of the journal "Europe-Asia Studies." This publication serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in comprehending the complex dynamics of contemporary international relations and the strategies employed by revisionist actors.

Weight: 498g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032303505