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Balance of Power: Theory and Practice in the 21st Century
Balance of Power: Theory and Practice in the 21st Century
Since the 16th century, balance of power politics have profoundly influenced international relations. But in recent years—with the sudden disappearance of the Soviet Union, growing power of the United States, and increasing prominence of international institutions—many scholars have argued that balance of power theory is losing its relevance. This book examines the current position and future of balance of power dynamics in international politics.
In this book, prominent scholars pay special attention to the theoretical and historical criticisms of balance of power theory while empirically assessing its validity at both global and regional levels. The volume also looks at systemic factors favoring or hindering a return to balance of power politics. It evaluates the challenges posed by subnational actors, such as terrorist groups, and weapons of mass destruction to international order. Further, it examines the relevance of balance of power axioms in selected regions: Western Europe, Eastern Europe, East Asia, South Asia, and Latin America.
REVIEWS
"This volume is an insightful revision of balance of power politics and poses challenging questions for researchers in international relations."—Journal of Peace Research
"This collection of studies written by leading experts in the field offers a careful, thorough, and very wide -anging assessment of balance-of-power theory in today's international politics. The caliber of the research is outstanding. It will be required reading for specialists and students alike."—Patrick Morgan, University of California, Irvine
“The book offers a wealth of analytical gems and fruitful avenues for future international relations scholarship....a valuable addition to the lliterature and worth examining for advanced international relations courses...”—Perspectives on Politic.
The Nation-State in Question
The Nation-State in Question
Has globalization forever undermined the state as the mighty guarantor of public welfare and security? In the 1990s, the prevailing and even hopeful view was that it had. The euphoria did not last long. Today the "return of the state" is increasingly being discussed as a desirable reality. This book is the first to bring together a group of prominent scholars from comparative politics, international relations, and sociology to systematically reassess--through a historical lens that moves beyond the standard focus on the West--state-society relations and state power at the dawn of the twenty-first century.
The contributors examine the sources and forms of state power in light of a range of welfare and security needs in order to tell us what states can do today. They assess the extent to which international social forces affect states, and the capacity of states to adapt in specific issue areas. Their striking conclusion is that states have continued to be pivotal in diverse areas such as nationalism, national security, multiculturalism, taxation, and industrial relations. Offering rich insights on the changing contours of state power, The Nation-State in Question will be of interest to social scientists, students, and policymakers alike. John Hall's introduction is followed by chapters by Peter Baldwin, John Campbell, Francesco Duina, Grzegorz Ekiert, Jeffrey Herbst, Christopher Hood, Anatoly Khazanov, Brendan O'Leary, T. V. Paul, Bernard Yack, Rudra Sil, and Minxin Pei. The conclusion is by John Ikenberry.
"This impressive volume brings together political scientists and sociologists to assess what effects globalization has had on the state . . . backed up by an unusually comprehensive collection of historical and comparative research on economic and security issues in the advanced industrial and developing worlds."--Sheri Berman, Foreign Affairs
"The collection's unifying theme is . . . the importance of nation-states within a context of globalization. This, apart from the merit of its individual contributions, is a major reason to welcome the publication of this fine edited collection."--Daniel Chernilo, Contemporary Sociology
"The Nation-State in Question is an important addition to a growing literature critical of the view that unrelenting globalization has begun to limit state authority across a series of domains and might ultimately lead to the withering away to the state. The contributors to the book are unanimous in their view that the state has been the central organizational expression of modernity, and will continue be the dominant form of political organization for the foreseeable future."--Richard Ned Lebow, International History Review
"The Nation State in Question is an excellent book that I would recommend to all students of contemporary politics. In particular, I would like to see students of globalization read this collection. . . . The essays in this volume are original and interesting."--Paul Hamilton, International Journal
"The book brings together a very capable group of scholars from the fields of international relations and comparative politics. . . .[T]he principal contribution of this volume, which deserves a wide readership, lies in the combination of theoretical insight and in-depth analysis of policy areas."--Malte Pehl, Journal of Peace Research
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International Order and the Future of World Politics
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International Order and the Future of World Politics
In this volume distinguished scholars from different social science disciplines assess the emerging international order. The volume's three sections examine theories and strategies of order; the prospects of the major likely contenders for world leadership (the United States, Russia, China, the European Union, Japan and India); and the challenges to world order, including globalization, nationalism, ethnic and religious conflict, environmental degradation, and the spread of weapons of mass destruction. This book thus offers a comprehensive account of the prospects for a peaceful and just international order in the next century.
Contents
Introduction John A. Hall and T. V. Paul; Part I. Theories and Strategies: 1. A realist view: three images of the coming international order Michael Mastanduno; 2. A liberal view: preserving and expanding the liberal pacific union Michael Doyle; 3. Preconditions for prudence: a sociological synthesis of realism and liberalism John A. Hall and T. V. Paul; 4. An institutionalist view: international institutions and state strategies Lisa Martin; 5. Is the truth out there? Eight questions about international order Steve Smith; Part II. Contenders: Major Powers and International Order: 6. Liberal hegemony and the future of American postwar order G. John Ikenberry; 7. Russia: responses to relative decline Jack Snyder; 8. The European Union: economic giant, political dwarf Juan Diez Medrano; 9. Unsteady anticipation: reflections on the future of Japan’s changing political economy T. J. Pempel; 10. Chinese perspectives on world order Steve Chan; 11. India as a limited challenger Baldev Raj Nayar; Part III. Challenges: 12. Has globalization ended the rise and rise of the nation-state Michael Mann; 13. Stateless nations and the emerging international order Hudson Meadwell; 14. The coming chaos? Armed conflict at the world’s periphery K. J. Holsti; 15. Political religion in the twenty-first century Peter van der Veer; 16. Environmental security in the coming century Karen T. Litfin; 17. Demography, domestic conflict, and the international order Jack A. Goldstone; 18. Great equalizers of agents of chaos? Weapons of mass destruction and the emerging world order T. V. Paul; Part IV. Conclusions: 19. The state and the future of world politics John A. Hall and T. V. Paul.
Reviews
"The arguments are compelling and the overall effect is impressive." Choice
"...this ambitious volume provides an extensive, well organized sample of current thinking on international relations." Percival Bronson, Naval War College Review
Contributors
John A. Hall, T. V. Paul, Michael Mastanduno, Michael Doyle, Lisa Martin, Steve Smith, G. John Ikenberry, Jack Snyder, Juan Diez Medrano, T. J. Pempel, Baldev Raj Nayar, Michael Mann, Hudson Meadwell, K. J. Holsti, Peter van der Veer, Karen T. Litfin, Jack A. Goldstone
The India-Pakistan Conflict : An Enduring Rivalry
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The India-Pakistan Conflict : An Enduring Rivalry
The India-Pakistan rivalry remains one of the most enduring and unresolved conflicts of our times. It began with the birth of the two states in 1947, and it has continued ever since, with the periodic resumption of wars and crises. The conflict has affected every dimension of interstate and societal relations between the two countries and, despite occasional peace initiatives, shows no signs of abating. This volume brings together leading experts in international relations theory and comparative politics to explain the persistence of this rivalry. Together they examine a range of topics including regional power distribution, great power politics, territorial divisions, the nuclear weapons factor, and incompatible national identities. Based on their analyses, they offer possible conditions under which the rivalry could be terminated. The book will be of interest to scholars of politics and international relations, as well as those concerned about stability and peace in South Asia.
• A pioneering, comprehensive and rigorous study of the enduring conflict between India and Pakistan • By a team of experts who combine empirical and theoretical material to analyse the nature of the conflict and why it has proved so intractable • An important and topical subject, which will be of interest to scholars, students and practitioners
Contents
Part I. Introduction: 1. Causes of the India-Pakistan enduring rivalry T. V. Paul; Part II. Theories of Enduring Rivalry and the South Asian Conflict: 2. Theoretical specifications of enduring rivalries: applications to the India-Pakistan case Paul F. Diehl, Gary Goertz and Daniel Saeedi; 3. India-Pakistan conflict in light of general theories of war, rivalry and deterrence John A. Vasquez; 4. The Indo-Pakistani rivalry: prospects for war, prospects for peace Daniel S. Geller; 5. Realpolitik and learning in the India-Pakistan rivalry Russell J. Leng; Part III. Roots of the India-Pakistan Conflict: 6. Major powers and the persistence of the India-Pakistan conflict Ashok Kapur; 7. Nuclear weapons and the prolongation of the India-Pakistan rivalry Saira Khan; 8. National identities and the Pakistan-India conflict Vali Nasr; 9. At the heart of the conflict: irredentism and Kashmir Stephen Saideman; 10. Institutional causes of the Indo-Pakistani rivalry Reeta Chowdhari Tremblay and Julian Schofield; Part IV. Conclusions: 11: South Asia's Embedded conflict: understanding the India-Pakistan rivalry T. V. Paul and William Hogg.
Review
'This excellent volume … is a fine example of a pioneering work that frames our understanding of the rivalry between India and Pakistan within the appropriate theoretical approaches to the study of embedded conflicts.' International Affairs
Contributors
T. V. Paul, Paul F. Diehl, Gary Goertz, Daniel Saeedi, John A. Vasquez, Daniel S. Geller, Russell J. Leng, Ashok Kapur, Saira Khan, Vali Nasr, Stephen Saideman, Reeta Chowdhari Tremblay, Julian Schofield, William Hogg.