The BRICS configuration’s conversion of common sense into good sense: the relevance of a neo-Gramscian study for inclusive international relations
PhD thesis
Kodabux, A. 2020. The BRICS configuration’s conversion of common sense into good sense: the relevance of a neo-Gramscian study for inclusive international relations. PhD thesis Middlesex University Business and Law
Type | PhD thesis |
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Title | The BRICS configuration’s conversion of common sense into good sense: the relevance of a neo-Gramscian study for inclusive international relations |
Authors | Kodabux, A. |
Abstract | The study of the BRICS configuration is typically approached from problem-solving theories in International Relations (IR). Some scholars argue that the five economies aim to integrate the international system and co-exist with established powers (Burges, 2013, Narlikar, 2013, Vickers. 2013). Meanwhile, in critical IR theory, Worth (2009a) argues that semi-peripheries are little examined as transformers of the world order especially from the Coxian critical theory lens. This thesis argues that the five states’ convergence is not intended to transform or integrate the world order. Instead, their expressions for strengthening cooperation in the Global South’s name is a result of the ‘common sense’ (Gramsci, 1971), that is, widespread beliefs manufactured by the configuration’s ruling classes. However, this common sense is fragmented. It ought to convert into good sense, that is, a coherent set of ideas devoid of criticisms, to avoid resistances. |
Sustainable Development Goals | 16 Peace, justice and strong institutions |
Middlesex University Theme | Sustainability |
Department name | Business and Law |
Institution name | Middlesex University |
Publisher | Middlesex University Research Repository |
Publication dates | |
Online | 03 Apr 2023 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 03 Apr 2023 |
Accepted | 20 Jul 2020 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | File Access Level Open |
Language | English |
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