Research Article
Year 2025,
Volume: 6 Issue: 1, 84 - 108, 30.04.2025
Abstract
Bu çalışma, sosyal bilimlerin önemli bir parçası olan savaş kavramının uluslararası ilişkiler teorileri perspektifinden incelemeyi amaçlayan bir analiz sunmaktadır. Savaşın Uluslararası İlişkiler literatüründeki önemli rolüne rağmen, Türkçe literatürde bu kavram üzerine yapılan kavramsal çalışmaların sınırlı olduğu gözlemiyle, bu eksikliği gidermek hedeflenmiştir. Çalışma, savaş kavramına dair daha derinlemesine bir okuma yapmayı sağlayacak bir rehber işlevi görmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu kapsamda etimolojik, kavramsal ve teorik tartışmaları temel almaktadır. Çalışma, savaşın çok boyutlu doğasına ışık tutmak için farklı teorik yaklaşımları bir arada değerlendirmektedir. Etimolojik kökeninden başlayarak savaşın tanımı yapılmış, ardından devletlerin savaş açma sebepleri tartışılmıştır. Sonrasında, savaşın doğasını, sebeplerini ve uluslararası düzeydeki etkilerini anlamada realizm, liberalizm, İngiliz Okulu, Kopenhag Okulu, eleştirel teori, inşacılık, feminizm, post-yapısalcılık ve post-kolonyal teori gibi farklı uluslararası ilişkiler teorilerinin sunduğu açıklamalar ve yorumlar değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışma, her bir teoriyi kendi bağlamında inceleyerek teoriler arasındaki etkileşimleri ve farklılıkları ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Nitel bir araştırma yöntemi ve literatür taraması kullanılarak yapılan bu inceleme, Uluslararası İlişkiler teorilerinin savaşın nasıl gördüğüne dair derinlemesine bir anlayış geliştirmeyi hedeflemektedir. Bu çalışma, uluslararası ilişkiler literatüründe savaş kavramına dair daha fazla kavramsal ve teorik katkı sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır.
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Year 2025,
Volume: 6 Issue: 1, 84 - 108, 30.04.2025
Abstract
This study aims to examine the concept of war, from the perspective of international relations theories. Despite the significant role of war in the International Relations literature, it has been observed that works on the concept of war are limited in the Turkish literature. Thus, this study aims to fill this gap. The work intends to serve as a guide for a more in-depth reading of the concept of war, focusing on etymological, conceptual, and theoretical discussions. The study assesses different theoretical approaches together to understand war. Starting from its etymological origins, the study defines war and then discusses the reasons why states engage in war. Subsequently, the explanations and interpretations provided by various international relations theories are evaluated in terms of their contributions to understanding the nature, causes, and international effects of war. The study aims to highlight the interactions and differences between these theories by examining each one within its own context. Using a qualitative research method and literature review, this study seeks to develop a deeper understanding of how international relations theories approach war. Ultimately, this study aims to make further conceptual and theoretical contributions to the literature on the concept of war in international relations.
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| Primary Language | Turkish |
|---|---|
| Subjects | War Studies, International Relations (Other) |
| Journal Section | Research Articles |
| Authors | |
| Publication Date | April 30, 2025 |
| Submission Date | February 28, 2025 |
| Acceptance Date | April 13, 2025 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2025 Volume: 6 Issue: 1 |
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