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Episode 25: The New Hierarchy Studies
Whiskey & International Relations Theory
English - August 09, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBSocial Sciences Science academia international relations theory science social sciences education washington dc Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Previous Episode: Episode 24: International Relations in China
Next Episode: Episode 26: Anarchy vs. The Anarchy
Scholars of international relations don't agree on much, but they at least agree that anarchy (the lack of a common authority to make and enforce rules) is the defining feature of international politics, right?
Not exactly. There's a long history of research that emphasizes the hierarchical character of international relations. Now a new wave of scholarship argues that international-relations theory should move beyond anarchy. Some advocate giving it a downgrade. Others want to banish the concept entirely.
What drives the new hierarchy studies? Why is it gaining steam? In this episode, David Lake, Dani Nedal, and Ayşe Zarakol join a "Whiskey Optional" roundtable on the subject of international hierarchy.