Non-Western International Relations as Historical Rejuvenation and Theoretical Framework

Abstract

Non-Western International Relations represent as a historical rejuvenation and theoritical framework.Amidst the longstanding of Western scholarhip, the paper investigtes how non-Western perspectives reconstruct global political analysis by drawing upon diverse cultural, philosphical and historical ontologies. The Western frameworks like Realism and Liberalism fail to adequately address global complexities due to their parochial origins. The non-Western theories offer normative alternatives emphasizing harmony, communalism, and ethical statecraft. The analysis reveals that integrating these traditions challenges the Westphalian status quo and enriches global governance models. The objective is to evaluate the capacity of these rejuvenated traditions to reshape the disciplinary architecture of International Relations and reconfigure understandings of global power dynamics. Employing a qualitative methodology centered on comparative analysis and critical literature review, the stud interrogates whether contemporary non-Western theories represent novel paradigmatic shifts or the revitalization of indigenous wisdom. This paper finds that Non-Western International Relations functions as a distinct theoretical framework wherein historical rejuvenation informs contemporary application, blending ancient statecraft with modern geopolitical realities. This dual constitution challenges Western narratives, advocating for an epistemically pluralistic discipline that integrates reclaimed historical insights into the core of International Relations theory. The integration of Non Western IR theories advances a more inclusive and globally grounded conceptualization of international dynamics.