BEYOND REALISM AND LIBERALISM

In the twenty-first century, the old certainties of world politics are breaking down. Realism and liberalism, long the dominant theories of international relations, still matter, but they cannot fully explain the crises, rivalries, and transformations shaping our world today.

Beyond Realism and Liberalism: The New Theories of International Politics in the 21st Century takes readers on a clear and engaging journey from the foundations of international relations theory to the frontiers of emerging thought. Exploring constructivism, postcolonial critiques, the English School, and new approaches such as network politics, complexity, resilience, and hybrid theories, Evander Knoxley shows how global politics is evolving in an era defined by climate change, pandemics, digital technology, and the U.S.-China rivalry.

Accessible yet rigorous, this book is essential reading for students, scholars, policymakers, and global citizens who want to understand not just how the world works but how it is changing and why new theories are needed to navigate the turbulence of the twenty-first century.