The Logic of Humanitarian Arms Control and Disarmament: A Power-Analytical Approach

This novel and original book examines and disaggregates the operations of power in international security regimes, which vary in degree from regulatory to prohibitory. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the selected international security regimes, which goes beyond one or another school of IR Regime Theory and abandons existing analysis based on conventional grand/mid-range theorization.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

This novel and original book delves into the intricate workings of power within international security regimes,spanning a range of degrees from regulatory to prohibitory. These regimes are conceptualized as intricate networks of normative discourses, political structures, and dependencies, including anarchies, hierarchies, and heterarchies. Within these security issue areas, power operates through various agencies, exerting a regulatory influence.

Regime analysis in International Relations has been a prominent field of study for several generations. However, this book argues that the traditional IR Regime Theory, which heavily focuses on economic and environmental regimes, has been limited in its utility for the security domain due to its rigid adherence to general IR Theory. Moreover, the theory has experienced a similar evolution to IR Theory in general, moving from neo-realist/neo-liberal institutionalist convergence to cognitivism and constructivist regime theory.

The primary commitment of this book is to rectify this situation by merging a robust power analysis with an in-depth exploration of international security regimes. It offers a theoretically and empirically rigorous analysis of a select group of international security regimes, surpassing the limitations of one or another school of IR Regime Theory. By abandoning the existing fragmented and piecemeal analysis of regimes within the IR field, this book provides a comprehensive and holistic perspective on the complex dynamics of power in the global arena.

The book begins by examining the theoretical foundations of power analysis and international security regimes. It explores the concept of power as a multifaceted and complex phenomenon, encompassing both material and ideational dimensions. It further delves into the role of international security regimes in shaping power dynamics, highlighting their significance in regulating and controlling the behavior of states and other actors in the international system.

In the subsequent chapters, the book provides a detailed analysis of specific international security regimes, including the United Nations Security Council, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the European Union, and the African Union. Each regime is examined in terms of its historical development, institutional structure, decision-making processes, and the role of power within it. The book employs a range of theoretical frameworks, including realism, liberalism, constructivism, and post-structuralism, to analyze the dynamics of power and its implications for international security.

Through its comprehensive and rigorous analysis, this book offers valuable insights into the complex interplay of power and international security regimes. It sheds light on the mechanisms through which power is exercised, the challenges faced by regimes in maintaining stability and order, and the potential for conflict and cooperation within these regimes. The book also provides practical implications for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners, offering recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness and legitimacy of international security regimes and promoting peace and security in the global arena.

In conclusion, this novel and original book provides a groundbreaking exploration of power within international security regimes. By merging a robust power analysis with an in-depth analysis of international security regimes, it offers a comprehensive and holistic perspective on the complex dynamics of power in the global arena. This book is a valuable resource for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners interested in understanding the complexities of international relations and the role of power in shaping the world we live in.

Weight: 349g
Dimension: 220 x 154 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538149874