Christian Approaches to International Affairs

Abstract

Preface PART I: Religion in the International Realm 1 The power of the 'legions not always visible on parade' 1.1 Realism, the English School, and religion 1.2 Outline of the book 1.3 The ambivalence of religion 2 The resurgence of religion in global politics 2.1 The sociology of religion 2.2 Religion and conflict 2.3 Religion and (un-)civil society 3 The Christian context: religion as being 3.1 Religion and power 3.2 Mimesis and the Decalogue 3.3 The challenge of a personal God PART II Theoretical Implications 4 The unending struggle: in and outside the box 4.1 MacIntyre's narrative theory 4.2 The narrative logic of suicide terrorism 4.3 Constructivism 5 The English School: modes of society 5.1 'From international to world society' 5.2 Pluralism, world society and religion 5.3 Diversity and religious actors 6 Realism: overcoming evil 6.1 Evil and pessimism or virtues? 6.2 The katechon and the lesser evil 6.3 Religious roots of 20th century Realism PART III Conclusion 7 Another notion of religion in world politics 7.1 Theorizing religion and international relations 7.2 Three cases for the better 7.3 Thinking different of religion in global politics