Dana Gold
E-IR
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Poststructuralism
As poststructuralists seek to question universal truths and metanarratives, they actively choose not to take ideas as we know them for granted, nor to see certain paths of action as inevitable. → Read More
Postcolonialism
For postcolonial scholars, an important endeavour is to highlight the colonial legacies that created current global inequalities and the neocolonial power structures that reproduce them. → Read More
Feminism
Feminism reflects on international relations' historical dominance by men and the exclusion, until recently, of the experiences, perspectives and qualities of women. To address this, it works towards a deeper understanding of gender. → Read More
Marxism
Marxists argue that, contrary to the image of global capitalism as a free world, the dominance of the nation-state in the post-Cold War system has led to ordinary people around the globe becoming divided and alienated. → Read More
Constructivism
Constructivists highlight the importance of values and shared interests between individuals who interact on the global stage, as well as social norms that bring them together. → Read More
The English School
The work of English school scholars draws attention to how international anarchy has its own unique type of order. After all, the world is not in a state of chaos despite its state of anarchy. → Read More
Liberalism
The liberal account of International Relations is an optimistic one that points towards a world of ever-growing peace and harmony, underlined by trade, diplomacy and international organisations. → Read More
Realism
When realists examine history they see a world that may change in shape, but is always characterised by a system of international anarchy that generates insecurity for states. → Read More
The Israeli-Palestinian Impasse and Theories of Peace in International Relations
Scholars should not be penalized for a lack of solutions in achieving peace since they are not expected to solve global crises and their work can aid in creating peace. → Read More
Getting Started with International Relations Theory
The sheer volume of different IR theories should be a warning to you that International Relations still is a young discipline that is undergoing significant formative development. → Read More
Getting Started with International Relations Theory
The sheer volume of different IR theories should be a warning to you that International Relations still is a young discipline that is undergoing significant formative development. → Read More
International Relations Theory
The approaches in IR theory each possess a legitimate, yet different, view. They offer a means by which to attempt to understand a complex and frequently changing world. → Read More