The Domestic Sources of International Institutions: Making up the Rules

This book explores a new way of thinking about diplomacy, warfare, trade, and collective goods that begins with the notion that key international actors project their domestic institutions onto the regional or global arena.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into a groundbreaking perspective on diplomacy, warfare, trade, and collective goods, shedding light on how major international actors project their domestic institutions onto the regional or global stage. Through a comprehensive exploration of the emergence, consolidation, and decay of international norms, the author presents a compelling argument aimed at identifying patterns across time and space. Drawing upon insights from constructivist, liberal, classical realist, English School, and feminist thinking, the author weaves a rich tapestry of ideas that shed new light on the complex dynamics of international relations.

Each chapter in this remarkable work presents a coherent narrative that spans from antiquity to the contemporary world, allowing readers to not only discern the patterns but also to begin to conjecture about other underlying causal stories implicit in the narrative. By traversing from institution to institution, the book offers a comprehensive and immersive exploration of the world, providing valuable insights for scholars and students engaged in the fields of international relations, international organization and law, security studies, political economy, historical sociology, regionalism, and a wide array of specific topics such as arms control, trade, migration, identity, and collective goods.

This thought-provoking book is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the complex and ever-evolving world of international relations. Its innovative approach and interdisciplinary approach make it an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and policymakers alike.

Weight: 362g
Dimension: 233 x 155 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032315515