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The Future of Foreign Policy Is Feminist
As old white men continue to dominate the national and international stages, the needs of women and minorities are constantly ignored. International politics are shaped by a ruthless competition for advantage, and the world is full of conflicts, crises and wars. Things have to change.
Activist and political scientist Kristina Lunz is on a mission to do just that. In her work from New York to Bogotá, from Germany to Myanmar, she became aware of a stubborn unwillingness to think past the status quo and to embrace new, innovative voices from marginalized groups. She also saw that the tradition of feminist activism combined brilliantly with both require grim tenacity, boundless creativity and a solutions-oriented approach. In her attempt to reconfigure the field of foreign policy, she aims to set in motion a paradigm shift, replacing grandiose displays of military might with feminism, solidarity and climate justice.
A feminist foreign policy requires the promotion of equal rights in the handling of foreign affairs and security matters worldwide, with a particular focus on marginalized and politically underrepresented groups. Ultimately, this is nothing less than an inclusive, visionary policy for the twenty-first century, one where security and prosperity, health and climate justice are possible – in other where peace is possible for everyone, everywhere.
Activist and political scientist Kristina Lunz is on a mission to do just that. In her work from New York to Bogotá, from Germany to Myanmar, she became aware of a stubborn unwillingness to think past the status quo and to embrace new, innovative voices from marginalized groups. She also saw that the tradition of feminist activism combined brilliantly with both require grim tenacity, boundless creativity and a solutions-oriented approach. In her attempt to reconfigure the field of foreign policy, she aims to set in motion a paradigm shift, replacing grandiose displays of military might with feminism, solidarity and climate justice.
A feminist foreign policy requires the promotion of equal rights in the handling of foreign affairs and security matters worldwide, with a particular focus on marginalized and politically underrepresented groups. Ultimately, this is nothing less than an inclusive, visionary policy for the twenty-first century, one where security and prosperity, health and climate justice are possible – in other where peace is possible for everyone, everywhere.
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Published September 5, 2023
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March 3, 2025
Very informative and communicated in an accessible, engaging way. A brilliant step in the direction towards transforming foreign policy discourse and practice.
November 16, 2024
Serves as an accessible introduction to feminist IR theory/practice.
March 6, 2024
This book is so mid.
Firstly, some takes particularly lack nuance (stances on Kamala Harris and Ukrainian arms imports/exports).
Secondly, this book is thematically confused. Is it a self help book? Is it a memoir? Is it a theoretical work of non fiction? Who knows.
I went into this thinking it would be an enlightening work of non fiction and instead I feel like I read Feminist IR for dummies.
So while I overall agree with the takes of the book, am grateful for the work CFFP is doing, and the things I did learn, those things were few and far in between.
Firstly, some takes particularly lack nuance (stances on Kamala Harris and Ukrainian arms imports/exports).
Secondly, this book is thematically confused. Is it a self help book? Is it a memoir? Is it a theoretical work of non fiction? Who knows.
I went into this thinking it would be an enlightening work of non fiction and instead I feel like I read Feminist IR for dummies.
So while I overall agree with the takes of the book, am grateful for the work CFFP is doing, and the things I did learn, those things were few and far in between.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews