Functionalism and the Pursuit of International Peace: "Building Peace by Pieces" in Theory and Practice The functionalist paradigm, most notably captured in the phrase "building peace by pieces," presents a distinct vision of international cooperation that diverges from realist, power-centric models of international relations. Rather than prioritizing military alliances or political federations, functionalism posits that … Continue reading How does the functionalist paradigm, encapsulated in the maxim “building peace by pieces,” conceptualize international cooperation as a pathway to sustainable peace, and what are its theoretical foundations, mechanisms of integration, and limitations in contemporary global governance?
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What are the principal challenges to the sovereignty of the modern nation-state in the contemporary global order, and how do these challenges manifest across political, economic, and technological dimensions?
Challenges to the Sovereignty of the Modern Nation-State in the Contemporary Global Order: Political, Economic, and Technological Dimensions Introduction The modern nation-state, rooted in the Westphalian conception of sovereignty, has long been understood as the primary actor in international relations, exercising supreme authority within its territorial borders. However, in the contemporary global order, this model … Continue reading What are the principal challenges to the sovereignty of the modern nation-state in the contemporary global order, and how do these challenges manifest across political, economic, and technological dimensions?