International Relations
SAGE Publications Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 1954
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This journal examines the dynamics of international relations, focusing on global governance, international order, and the behavior of states and non-state actors. It explores themes such as the impact of economic sanctions, institutional hedging by middle powers, the protection of democratic institutions, the evolution of international regimes, and the influence of Eurocentrism and decolonization on global politics. The journal also investigates the role of emotions in foreign policy, the strategic use of ambivalence, public diplomacy, and the securitization of various issues, including environmental and technological challenges.
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