Seeking Sovereignty

Gaining Understanding through Critical Analysis

Bibliographic Data

ID6308347
AuthorsEileen Leonard (0000-0002-7199-0772, corresponding author), Eric K Leonard
Year2001
Volume23
Issue3
Pages407-428
Publication date2001-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueNew Political Science (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0739-3148 • E-ISSN: 1469-9931
PublisherDuke University Press (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1080/07393140120081010
OpenAlexW2038714755
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited20

The field of international relations has traditionally been dominated by a state-centric analysis of world politics, in which sovereignty is unequivocally tied to the Westphalian State. In recent literature, many international relations scholars have begun to question the primacy of the state and its relevance for understanding global politics. What remains to be analyzed is, if the Westphalian State is declining, where will sovereignty reside in the emerging post-Westphalian order? In order to address this question, this article will attempt to disaggregate sovereignty from the nation-state. The goal of this deconstructive exercise is to provide future international relations scholars with a more relevant conception of sovereignty and its possible impact on international relations studies. Only by engaging in this type of critical analysis can international relations scholars break out of their state-centric cocoon and progress towards a better understanding of the transforming global system

Economics · Field (mathematics · Global politics · International relations · Law and economics · Order (exchange · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Relevance (law · Sociology · Sovereign state · Sovereignty · State (computer science · Westphalian sovereignty · Global Peace and Security Dynamics · International Development and Aid · International Relations and Foreign Policy · Law

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