1st Edition
Hegemony in International Relations Theory and Practice
By Shibashis Chatterjee
Copyright 2026
118 Pages
by
Routledge
118 Pages
by
Routledge
118 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book examines how hegemony is validated, disputed, and embedded within modern international relations. It argues that the 21st century has broken from traditional patterns of hegemonic stability, showing instead asymmetrical interdependence, fragmented power, and competing claims to power and authority. By offering both Western and non-Western viewpoints, the book challenges the underlying... Read more
Preface viii 1 Introduction 1 2 Realism and hegemony 9 3 Hegemony and international order: liberal and hegemonic stability theory perspectives 32 4 Critical, postmodern, and constructivist tracks of hegemony 53 5 Postcolonial IR and hegemony 74 Conclusion 95 Bibliography 100 Index 106
Biography
Shibashis Chatterjee, Department of International Relations, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India.
