The Humanisation of Global Politics: International Criminal Law, the Responsibility to Protect, and Drones

This book explores the growing humanization of global politics and proposes a novel theoretical framework to address the mismatch between International Relations theory and International Law. It applies this framework to three case studies and identifies how individual human beings position themselves in these discourses.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This book delves into a fascinating phenomenon of the humanization of global politics, where individual human beings are increasingly featured in discourses of international relations. It identifies a significant gap between International Relations theory and International Law, as well as the study of the humanization of global politics. To address this mismatch, Sassan Gholiagha presents a novel theoretical framework that draws from feminist and constructivist International Relations theory and non-statist theories of International Law scholarship.

The book applies this interdisciplinary framework alongside an interpretive analytical framework to examine three compelling cases: the discourse on prosecution, which explores international criminal law and the work of the International Criminal Court; the discourse on protection, which focuses on the Responsibility to Protect; and the use of drones in targeted killing operations. Through these case studies and the frameworks, the book uncovers how individual human beings participate in global politics and are positioned by others within these diverse discourses.

The humanization of global politics brings about significant implications for understanding the dynamics of international relations. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the agency and perspectives of individual human beings, recognizing their role in shaping global policies and outcomes. By bridging the gap between International Relations theory and International Law, as well as studying the humanization of global politics, the book offers valuable insights into the complex and evolving nature of international relations in the contemporary world.

In conclusion, this book is a groundbreaking contribution to the field of International Relations and International Law. It provides a novel theoretical framework that combines feminist and constructivist perspectives with non-statist theories of International Law scholarship. Through its examination of three compelling cases, it sheds light on how individual human beings participate in global politics and are positioned by others within these diverse discourses. This book is a must-read for scholars, researchers, and policymakers interested in understanding the complex dynamics of international relations and the role of individual human beings in shaping them.

Weight: 610g
Dimension: 159 x 236 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108830140