Thus it is basically impossible to deal with the concept of hegemony in the abstract without linking it to specific schools of thought such as realism, liberalism, and constructivism. This is not necessarily surprising because the field itself is divided into different theoretical perspectives that offer contrasting accounts of key concepts, including hegemony.
Although the concept of hegemony is frequently employed in IR literature, it is quite apparent that different meanings are attributed to it. The aim of this paper is to provide some conceptual and theoretical clarity on the diverse manner in which the field of International Relations (IR) understands the concept of hegemony. “The present state of the ‘hegemony debate’ is, to say the least, confusing” (Clark, 2009, p. “As we can see, then, the concept of hegemony appears not as a singular theory, but as a term used in contrasting ways in world politics” (Worth, 2015, p. “The meaning of hegemony is often in the eyes of the beholder” (Jesse et al., 2012, p. This distinction certainly characterises the different accounts of hegemony provided by realism and liberalism. Based on a thorough review of the literature, I argue that there is a fundamental division between, on the one hand, hegemony as overwhelming power and, on the other hand, the exercise of some form of leadership. The main section of the paper examines how different theoretical approaches in the field, such as realism, liberalism, constructivism, as well as neo-Gramscianism and the English School, comprehend the concept of hegemony. Although the concept of hegemony is frequently employed in the literature, it is quite apparent that different meanings are attributed to it. Srdjan Vucetic is Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa, Canada.This paper provides a conceptual and theoretical analysis of the concept of hegemony in the field of International Relations. Philippe Lagassé is Associate Professor and Barton Chair in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University, Canada. Thomas Juneau is Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa, Canada. Emphasizing the process of defence policy-making, rather than just the outcomes of that process, the book focuses on how political and organizational interests impact planning, as well as the standard operating procedures that shape Canadian defence policy and practices. The contributors examine topics including the development of Canadian defence policy and strategic culture, North American defence cooperation, gender and diversity in the Canadian military, and defence procurement and the defence industrial base. This edited volume provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary debates and issues in Canadian defence policy studies. Sokolsky, Professor, Department of Political Science, Royal Military College of Canada, Canada Canadian Defence Policy in Theory and Practice will be the standard reference on Canada’s defence policy and its armed forces for years to come.”
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