The Oxford Handbook of Foreign Policy Analysis

The Oxford Handbook of Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA) is a comprehensive guide to the field of foreign policy analysis, bridging the gap between theory and practice. It connects FPA to other IR theoretical traditions, expands its scope to include state and non-state actors, and addresses criticisms of isolation, state-centrism, and policy relevance. The handbook is edited by renowned scholars and sets the agenda for future research in FPA and IR.

Format: Hardback
Length: 800 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: Oxford University Press

The Oxford Handbook of Foreign Policy Analysis is a groundbreaking work that reimagines the field of Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA) within the broader context of International Relations (IR). Over the past two decades, IR has undergone a significant theoretical shift, embracing the study of domestic politics, decision-making processes, agencies, practices, and subjectivity, which are fundamental to the FPA subfield. However, this theoretical evolution has yet to be fully developed, empirically tested, and methodologically robust.

To bridge the gap between FPA and IR research, this handbook establishes connections between FPA and other theoretical traditions within IR, broadens its scope to include a wider range of state and non-state actors, and aligns it with significant policy challenges and debates. By pushing FPA along these trajectories, the handbook directly addresses longstanding criticisms of FPA, such as its isolation within IR, its state-centric perspective, the ambiguity of its policy relevance, and the need for revitalization in theoretical foundations and methodological approaches.

The Oxford Handbook of Foreign Policy Analysis is a comprehensive and forward-thinking assessment of this subfield. Edited by a team of esteemed scholars and with a preface by Margaret Hermann and Stephen Walker, the handbook sets the agenda for future research in FPA and IR. The Oxford Handbooks of International Relations is a prestigious twelve-volume set of reference books that offers authoritative and innovative engagements with the major sub-fields of International Relations. The series is overseen by Christian Reus-Smit of the University of Queensland and Duncan Snidal of the University of Oxford, with each volume edited by specialists in the field.

The series not only surveys the vast landscape of International Relations scholarship but also reshapes it, pushing each sub-field to explore new directions and challenges. The Oxford Handbook of Foreign Policy Analysis is a significant contribution to this intellectual journey, providing a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the field. It will be of immense value to scholars, researchers, and policymakers alike.

Weight: 1548g
Dimension: 181 x 254 x 51 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198843061