Marxism in Foreign Policy
Benno Teschke|Steffan Wyn-Jones
The problematic implications of the long absence a dedicated encounter between Marxism and FPA (foreign policy analysis) are discussed. This has been marked by series different starting points theoretical preferences both intellectual projects. A paradigmatic turn for incorporation international politics into revised Marxist research program is needed. Whereas originated within United States–centric Cold War context, growing out subfield “comparative foreign policy,” which initially pursued positivistic methodology, Marxism’s European legacy afforded neither relations nor analysis any systematic place since its inception in 19th century. Recurring rapprochements were qualified successes due to tendency relapse structuralist versions grand theorizing. While these could speak general theories field IR (international relations) from late 20th century onward, fell again through cracks this analytical register. only very recently recognized as serious program, notably two traditions neo-Gramscian political economy (IPE) historical sociology. With move, started identify problematique produced nascent literature that should bear fruit future.
Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Politics|Sussex Research Online (University of Sussex)