Spheres of Influence in International Relations by Susanna Hast - 9781138245594

Taylor & Francis

Current events happening around the world, especially the \u2019humanitarian interventions\u2019 by NATO and the West within the context of the so-called Arab Spring, make the understanding of the role of spheres of influence in international politics absolutely critical. Hast explores the practical implications and applications of this theory, challenging the concept by using historical examples such as suzerainty and colonialism, as well as the emergence of a hierarchical international order. > Current events happening around the world, especially the \u2019humanitarian interventions\u2019 by NATO and the West within the context of the so-called Arab Spring, make the understanding of the role of spheres of influence in international politics absolutely critical. Hast explores the practical implications and applications of this theory, challenging the concept by using historical examples such as suzerainty and colonialism, as well as the emergence of a hierarchical international .