War and International Relations: A Critical Analysis

This book provides a critical overview of the occurrence of war in the international system by examining the concept from multiple perspectives and theoretical backgrounds. It offers a new cognitive framework through which to understand war as a phenomenon, which can be applied to real-world scenarios and policy issues. Theoretically, the book is primarily based on a structural realist framework but adopts a significant constructivist component through the emphasis on identity and reputation in the international system. It will be of much interest to students of strategic studies, foreign policy, and International Relations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 09 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

War is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that has played a significant role in shaping the international system throughout history. While some argue that war has become obsolete in the modern world, this book seeks to examine the continued occurrence of war in international relations, despite the emergence of arguments concerning its obsolescence.

The book provides a new cognitive framework through which to understand war as a phenomenon, which can be applied to real-world scenarios and policy issues. It makes use of case studies predominantly from China and Japan, providing a nuanced yet holistic approach to the theory of war.

Theoretically, the book is primarily based on a structural realist framework, but adopts a significant constructivist component through the emphasis on identity and reputation in the international system. The volume offers a nuanced yet holistic approach to the theory of war and seeks to engage critically with the major theoretical approaches, pointing out the major criticisms of these ideas and how the theories correlate.

This book will be of much interest to students of strategic studies, foreign policy, and International Relations. It provides a comprehensive and critical analysis of the occurrence of war in the international system, offering valuable insights for policymakers and scholars alike.

Weight: 548g
Dimension: 160 x 243 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367748005