An Australian Outlook on International Affairs? The Evolution of International Relations Theory in Australia (original) (raw)

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This paper examines the historical narrative of International Relations (IR) in Australia, challenging the prevailing notion that Australian contributions to the field emerged only after the Cold War. Through critical analysis of existing historiography, it highlights the absence of Australian scholars in foundational texts and regional debates of the early 20th century, subsequently identifying key Australian figures who became instrumental in the discipline's development in the 1960s and beyond. The work emphasizes the significance of these contributions in reshaping the understanding and evolution of international relations theory from an Australian perspective.

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