About Book

This comprehensive volume provides a thorough examination of the processes and theories surrounding peaceful change in the international system. The book includes over 40 chapters by leading scholars in international relations, discussing the historical, theoretical, and practical aspects of peaceful change across global, regional, and national contexts. With a focus on power transitions, particularly the rise of China and the relative decline of the United States, the book explores how peaceful change can occur within a system often dominated by conflict and war. It examines different international relations theories (like realism, liberalism, and constructivism) and practical topics such as international law, nuclear weapons, and democracy's role in facilitating peaceful change.