Author(s): Silviu-Valentin PETRE
Publication name: Romanian Intelligence Studies Review
Publisher name: Mihai Viteazul National Intelligence Academy
Publication type: Journal article
Publication date: June 30, 2021
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Issue/ Volume: 25/2021
DOI:
Abstract:
A newcomer amongst social sciences, International Relations has been
constantly inhabited by soul searching or tried to balm inner feuds while vying for public
relevance. Remembering the centennial of the domain and the dual starting points,
namely the creation of a university chair in Aberystwith, Wales and the founding of CFR-
Council for Foreign Relations in the USA, this article tries to chart a way forward for IR.
The answer advocated here is the refurbishment of the domain as sociology of the elites
(but not necessarily for the elites) as against the classical manner centred on theories
and different paradigms. Such argument is supported not only by the perusement of
literature but also by classroom experience.
Keywords: International relations theory, schools, theories, elites.
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