This theoretically and conceptually rich study provides a crucial addition to our understanding of territory, conflict, and ideas in international politics. Through wide-ranging historical and contemporary case studies, the book demonstrates the mutual implications of territorial orders and warfare. Essential reading for anyone interested in the central role of territory in international relations.
Burak Kadercan is an Associate Professor of Strategy and Policy at the United States Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, and a Senior Associate at the Center on Irregular Warfare and Armed Groups (CIWAG). Kadercan's research agenda lies at the intersection of International Relations Theory, strategic and security studies, political geography, and international history. His research has been published in outlets such as International Security; International Theory; Review of International Studies; International Studies Review; Territory, Politics, Governance; Middle East Policy; Cambridge Review of International Affairs; and Global Studies Quarterly. He is also the co-editor of Territorial Designs and International Politics: Inside-out and Outside-in (2018).
