International Relations: Recent submissions
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Shrouded in darkness : a phenomenological path towards a new social ontology in international relations
(University of St Andrews, 2008-11-27) - ThesisThe thesis sets out to critique recent accounts dealing with the notion and role of ontology in IR theorising as it can be found, for instance, in Alexander Wendt and more recently in the writings of critical realists. The ... -
Trauma and the ethical in international relations
(University of St Andrews, 2008-11-27) - ThesisThe suffering that initially prompts ethical reflection is frequently forgotten in the generalised rational response of much contemporary International Relations theory. This thesis draws on Theodor W. Adorno and Gillian ... -
Crusade for freedom? United States democracy promotion from Reagan to George W. Bush
(University of St Andrews, 2008-11) - ThesisPresidents of the United States and other American policymakers have throughout history cited democracy promotion as one of the chief goals of American foreign policy, and the current administration of George W. Bush has ... -
Defending the “Satanic Verses” : constructive engagement: British-Iranian relations and the right to freedom of expression (1989-2004)
(University of St Andrews, 2008) - ThesisThis thesis aims to conceptualize what is often referred to in diplomacy, as a policy of “constructive engagement”, by employing neoliberal-institutionalist theories and conflict resolution approaches. The adopted “model ... -
Obligations of love : international political thought & the tradition of natural law
(University of St Andrews, 2008-06-25) - ThesisIdentifying human suffering as a socio-political phenomenon challenging the well-being and development of individuals, this work argues that International Relations requires a re-evaluation of its political structures in ...