The Social Construction of State Power: Applying Realist Constructivism

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Realism and constructivism are often viewed as competing paradigms for understanding international relations, though scholars are increasingly arguing that the two are compatible. Edited by one of the leading proponents of realist constructivism, this volume shows what realist constructivism looks like in practice by innovatively combining exposition and critiques of the realist constructivist approach with a series of international case studies. Each chapter addresses a key empirical question in international relations and provides important guidance for how to combine both approaches effectively in research. Addressing future directions and possibilities for realist constructivism in international relations, this book makes a significant contribution to the theorizing of global politics. Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Notes on Contributors 1 Realist Constructivism: An Introduction 2 Causation in Realist Constructivism: Interactionality, Emergence and the Need for Interpretation 3 Constructivist and Neoclassical Realisms 4 Huadu: A Realist Constructivist Account of Taiwan’s Anomalous Status 5 The India–US Nuclear Deal: Norms of Power and the Power of Norms 6 Coercive Engagement: Lessons from US Policy towards China 7 Taking Co-constitution Seriously: Explaining an Ambiguous US Approach to Latin America 8 The Bridging Capacity of Realist Constructivism: The Normative Evolution of Human Security and the Responsibility to Protect 9 Permutations and Combinations in Theorizing Global Politics: Whither Realist Constructivism? 10 Saving Realist Prudence Index