Sexuality

Introducing Queer Theory in International Relations

Markus Thiel • Jan 7 2018 • Articles

In a time when IR is often accused of being parochial, queer theory is a theoretically inclusive – and necessary corrective – to powerful myths and narratives of international orders.

Introducing Feminism in International Relations Theory

Sarah Smith • Jan 4 2018 • Articles

Feminist research has demonstrated the value in taking women’s experiences and contributions seriously and used that as a base to demonstrate how IR rests on, and perpetuates, gendered ideas.

Interview – Anthony J. Langlois

E-International Relations • Oct 27 2016 • Features

Anthony J. Langlois discusses his research on the relationship between International Relations Theory and Global Sexuality Politics.

Review – Sexualities in World Politics

Federica Caso • Apr 5 2015 • Features

A timely collection that reflects the contemporary zeitgeist of LGBT politics, raises important disciplinary questions, and promises to open up new dialogue within IR.

The Militarized Gym

Chris Hendershot • Mar 24 2015 • Articles

Militarized determinations of physical exercise means to appreciate how Anglo pursuits of leisure and health cannot at all be assumed to be globally healthy or leisurely.

Man-Up Mr Snowden! Masculinities and National Security

Klaus Dodds • Jun 8 2014 • Articles

Ever since news broke that Edward Snowden was the National Security Agency ‘leaker’ and fugitive, discussion has raged about his masculinity, including his sexuality.

Gendered Bodies for the ‘Theatre of War’

Synne Laastad Dyvik • Nov 20 2013 • Articles

The disciplining of martial bodies through gender specific regulations tells us a great deal about the relationship between gender, sexuality, militarisation and warfare.

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