Sovereignty at the Crossroads? : Morality and International Politics in the Post-Cold War Era

This work analyses problems of the post-Cold War world such as ethnic and national strife, the proliferation of nuclear weapons and terrorism. Adopting a moral-philosophical perspective, it draws on a tradition of Christian political reflection to cast a moral light on international politics.

Renewed ethnic and nationalist strife, the proliferation of nuclear weapons, rogue states that disregard elementary norms of international conduct, brutal regimes that torture their own citizens, the widespread use of terrorism, and other trends demonstrate the dangerous and unpredictable nature of international politics in the Post-Cold War Era. The prominent contributors to this edition reassess these problems from a moral-philosophical perspective in an effort to move beyond familiar ways of thinking. These insightful essays draw on a long and rich tradition of Christian political reflection to cast a moral light on international politics and to enrich public discourse on these pressing matters. Sovereignty at the Crossroads? is important reading for everyone concerned about the political stability, economic development, and ecological integrity of the post-cold war world. Sponsored by the Calvin Center for Christian Scholarship.