Hegemony and sovereign equality: the interest contiguity theory in international relations

In tracing the links between and among the three broad types of interests, the book begins with a brief philosophical discussion and then proceeds to examine the implications of human knowledge for individual liberty. Against the backdrop of the epistemological and ontological questions raised in the first chapter, the book examines the contending perspectives on the theory of the state, and in particular, the circumstances under which it is justified to place the interest of society over that of the individual. The focus of the fourth chapter is on the insertion of the supranational governance constant in the sovereignty equation, and on the conflict between idealist and realist, and betweenboth and the Kantian explanations for the new order. The adequacy or otherwise of the conflicting explanations of the change from anarchy to a ‘new world order’ is the subject taken up in the succeeding chapters. Besides suggesting anew analytical tool for the study of politics and international relations, the contiguity theory offers statespersons new lenses with which to capture the seismic, perplexing and sometimes disconcerting changes unfolding before theireyes. Interrogates the philosophy underpinning relations between the individual and the state, between weak and strong states, and among states in general. Enables analysts to look at international politics from a new angle. Goes beyondwestern conception of “international relations” by factoring in non-western worldviews, concerns and priorities.

• ISBN: 978-1-4419-8332-9
• Editorial: Springer New York
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 247
• Fecha Publicación: 03/04/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés