Decolonising International Relations

The 1st Edition of Decolonising International Relations presents a thorough non-Western analysis of international relations theories and core concepts. Edited by Nirmal Jindal and Kamal Kumar, this publication provides departments of Political Science, International Studies, and Global Studies with structured academic resources to re-evaluate traditional disciplinary frameworks.

The volume offers critical evaluations of core concepts including the state, sovereignty, power, conflict, international security, diplomacy, human rights, development, market dynamics, political and economic inequalities, and migration. It systematically contrasts established Eurocentric views with alternate perspectives from the Global South to decolonise the study of global politics.

A defining feature of the book is its detailed attention to specific non-Western analytical frameworks, featuring focused discussions on Kautilya's Realpolitik, Buddhist diplomacy, and the visual turn in international relations. The volume supports departments of South Asian Studies, social scientists, researchers, and general readers seeking broader analytical paradigms.