Internationalism and the State in the Twentieth Century (New International Relations)

Using in-depth analysis of power relations, material changes and developments in ideologies, this essential text provides an accessible and student friendly historical introduction to the changing relations between states. The subjects covered include long term trends relating to war, the changing balance of power, decolonisation, the European system and the Cold War. This volume is essential reading for all those interested in the history of International Relations in the twentieth century. Book Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 4 Contents......Page 5 Acknowledgements......Page 8 Introduction......Page 10 The long trends......Page 22 Population......Page 24 Production and consumption......Page 34 Commerce and finance......Page 47 Industry......Page 60 National self-determination......Page 76 War......Page 93 The changing balance of power......Page 111 State policy......Page 128 The changing state......Page 130 The interests of the major powers......Page 148 The Cold War......Page 165 Decolonisation......Page 196 Political economy......Page 212 The new international management......Page 238 The new liberalism......Page 240 The new diplomacy and the new state......Page 261 The modern law of nations......Page 279 Public international organisation......Page 301 Allies and alliances......Page 321 The European system......Page 342 The revolution of internationalism......Page 359 Index......Page 371 "During the twentieth century, formal links between governments have become much more intense, reflecting a growing emphasis on internationalism and the world community. There has been a multi-layered transformation in the relations between states, at both a social and a diplomatic level. This has resulted in, amongst other changes, an increase in the number of international organisations and collective security arrangements and an expansion in international law.". "This text examines closely the development of this phenomenon, from its roots before the founding of the League of Nations in 1919 to its present-day forms. Through her analysis of power relations, material changes and developments in ideologies, Cornelia Navari provides an accessible and student-friendly historical introduction to the changing relations between states."--BOOK JACKET. The major changes in state relations which have occurred during the present century are described in this book and the sources from which they emerged. It look at strategies and the choices of the major powers in the direction of internationalisation. This key text provides an accessible and student-friendly historical introduction to the changing relations between states. This volume is essential reading for all those interested in the history of International Relations las century In the hierarchies of social knowledge relevant to internationalisation, few had more immediate consequences than knowledge of population.