Global International Relations in Southeast Asia

This edited volume explores the contours of Global International Relations (IR) in terms of teaching and research in Southeast Asia and China with the purpose of revealing existing and ＂hidden＂ pre-theories, conceptual frameworks, and theoretical contributions to Global IR rooted in local histories, contemporary experiences, and indigenous thought.

The exploration is conducted within a context where scholars across regions are progressively taking strides to reshape IR, which has long gravitated toward Western experiences, thought, and knowledge, into a more inclusive discipline. Otherwise known as the Global IR project, these efforts aim not only to amplify marginalized voices and experiences but also introduce new conceptual and theoretical tools derived from a diverse range of experiences. While some of these insights provide new understandings, others offer useful implications that transcend national and regional boundaries, fostering cross-regional discussions about the diverse realities within our world.

An essential read for scholars and students of IR with an interest in Global IR, IR theory in general, and the development of IR in parts of Southeast Asia.

Chanintira na Thalang is Associate Professor at the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University, Thailand. Her research interests include Global IR, ethnic conflicts and security in Southeast Asia. Her work has appeared in a variety of academic journals such as International Affairs and The Pacific Review.

Yong-Soo Eun is Professor of Political Science and International Studies at Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea and the Editor-in-Chief of the Routledge series, IR Theory and Practice in Asia. He is interested in IR theory, Global IR, identity studies, and Deleuze’s ontology of immanence.