Rethinking the ‘Liberal’ International Order through Imperialism

Key Points

• The research aims to examine the relationship between imperialism and the liberal international order, questioning traditional views.
• Literature review of existing theories on international relations
• Comparative analysis of historical and contemporary examples of imperialism
• Theoretical framework development to understand the interlinkages
• Reveals that imperialism significantly shapes the liberal international order
• Highlights shifts in global governance due to power dynamics instigated by imperial actions
• Indicates that current international relations theories may overlook the role of historical imperialism