New Books in Political Science Piotr Pietrzak, "Strengthening International Relations Through Transformative Theory and Practice" (Information Science Reference, 2025)
Oct 18, 2025
Piotr Pietrzak, co-founder of the In Statu Nascendi Think Tank and a political thinker, discusses his latest book exploring transformative approaches to international relations. He emphasizes the relevance of Kantian philosophy in today's geopolitical landscape, advocating for a shift from territorial domination to stability through non-traditional strategies. Pietrzak delves into topics like the significance of cognitive warfare, the complexities of India-Pakistan relations, and how water politics impact peace in the Israel-Palestine context.
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Kant As The Quiet Founder Of IR
- Immanuel Kant prefigured modern IR more than often credited and his 1795 Perpetual Peace shaped later debate.
- Piotr Pietrzak argues the Big Bang of IR was 'silent' and Kant deserves foregrounding alongside Carr.
Form Networks To Influence Policy
- Build interdisciplinary networks to generate policy-relevant ideas and advise decision-makers.
- Pietrzak formed In Statu Nascendi to publish research and prepare practical policy recommendations.
Beyond The Realist–Liberal Binary
- Framing IR as only realism versus liberalism misses preexisting philosophical roots and other schools.
- Pietrzak urges bringing Kant, Machiavelli, Habermas and others into mainstream IR debate.
