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An International Relations Theory Perspective on Development Aid and Its Role in Shaping the Post-1945 World Order
An International Relations Theory Perspective on Development Aid and Its Role in Shaping the Post-1945 World Order

Author(s): Stefan Cibian
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Centrul de Analiza Politica

Summary/Abstract: In spite of the vivid literature on the practices and economics of foreign aid, international relations theory fails to provide the theoretical/conceptual tools which would allow states to cooperate with other states (bi- or multilaterally) on internal issues. Therefore such practices as foreign aid, or more specifically conditionality, policy recommendations, technical assistance, remain in the ‘grey’ area of international affairs being close to unacceptable or even illegal. The article makes the case for the relevance of IR theory in better understanding development aid and builds up an initial theoretical framework which can facilitate the analysis of foreign aid practices/regime.

  • Issue Year: 2/2008
  • Issue No: 01 (3)
  • Page Range: 149-183
  • Page Count: 34