Sinocentrism or antihegemonist hegemonism
It was supposed to be a blog that would not give in to the pressure of commenting on current events. Its purpose was to describe present contexts from the perspective of the history of international…
The doctrines of the sphere of influence or can one be a big power without possessing its own backyard
The classic doctrine that referred to the concept of spheres of influence in modern times was the Monroe doctrine. The President of the USA formulated it in 1823. It stipulated that the USA would not allow…
Hegemonism or how to react when somebody is gaining strength beyond any measure
Hegemonism, unlike imperialism, is a form of voluntary leadership that respects the subjectivity of partners. It is based on the uncontested domination of the hegemon, its decisive advantage in terms of power, and the asymmetric interdependence…
Imperialism or is it possible to enforce order without domination
Interventionism in the name of expanding one’s own power as a goal in itself has taken the form of imperialism. Imperialism has always created bad associations, with time it has become a morally condemned concept, an…
Interventionism or how to act even in a good cause when the costs are so high
When persuasion or pressure does not help, the state faces a serious dilemma whether to abandon the attempt to influence the behaviour of the partner (suspend or postpone the action), or enforce it directly, interfering…
Policy from a position of strength or how to count divisions and tanks in a time when it is so difficult to use them
The doctrines of using force as an argument in resolving political questions are as old as the world. “Power politics” or “Machtpolitik” are derivatives of the axiom that the relationship of power is the key to…
The doctrine of “Realpolitik”, or the changing understanding of power and strength
The key to ensuring the implementation of raison d’état is having adequate executive capacity. And executive capacity in the traditional paradigm of international relations is related to the notion of power. Power in international relations…
The doctrine of raison d’état, or freedom as the consciousness of necessity
Raison d’etat is, simply put, the good of the state. The reflexive algorithm of foreign policy, that is of dealing with the outside world, is still to follow the interests of one’s own country. This…
Reach the destination with or without GPS, or why diplomats do not like political doctrines
I invite you to read my reflections on the doctrinal mechanisms of foreign policy. Every week for the next year I will deliberate on what constitutes the guiding principles in the activities of a diplomat.…