Essay 18: The (Continuing) Promise of Mainstream Theorising
Abstract
Abstract Almost three decades ago, Keohane and Martin (1995) emphasised the promise of institutionalist theory . This essay seeks to do the same for mainstream theorising on regionalism. While Keohane and Martin replied to criticism from realist perspectives, mainstream theorising on regionalism is mainly criticised by researchers seeking to globalise International Relations (IR). Global regionalism strives to overcome Eurocentric biases in the study of regions by embracing diverse philosophical traditions, epistemologies, theories, concepts, and methodologies, emphasising local agency and seeking to acquire in-depth region-specific expertise.
Fields of Study & Subjects
International Relations and Foreign Policy
Political Science Research and Education
Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice
Publication details
- Journal / source
- United Nations University series on regionalism
- Pages
- 187–196
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter