Defying boundaries : the challenge of transnational religion to international relations.

It is my intent to evaluate the ways in which the primary International Relations paradigms analyze, incorporate, or disregard religion, particularly its transnational manifestations. It is my contention that transnational religion is a potent actor in the international community, whose potential for disruption or for diplomacy within the international system has been systematically ignored or mis-interpreted by the predominant international relations paradigms. The developing field of constructivism, though primarily based in the other social sciences, offers an alternative and promising framework for the study of religion in international relations. I outline each school's deficiencies in their approach to transnational religion and identify important areas of potential development towards a more comprehensive analysis of the significance of transnational religion to international relations.

Author dc:creator

• Kent, Jennifer M.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Marsh, Christopher, 1969-

• Religion and international affairs.
• International relations -- Philosophy.
• International relations -- Methodology.
• Religion and politics.

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en

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https://hdl.handle.net/2104/5156

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