Laust Schouenborg is Associate Professor of Global Studies in the Department of Society and Globalisation at Roskilde University, Denmark. His research interests include IR theory, security studies, and world history.

• Chapter 1. - Introduction Chapter 2. - The argument in the context of IR theory Chapter 3. - The argument in the context of anthropology, archaeology and historical sociology Chapter 4. – Principles of legitimacy and membership Chapter 5. – Regulating conflicts Chapter 6. – Trade Chapter 7. – Governance Chapter 8. – Conclusion

Laust Schouenborg is Associate Professor of Global Studies in the Department of Society and Globalisation at Roskilde University, Denmark. His research interests include IR theory, security studies, and world history.

• Chapter 1. - Introduction Chapter 2. - The argument in the context of IR theory Chapter 3. - The argument in the context of anthropology, archaeology and historical sociology Chapter 4. – Principles of legitimacy and membership Chapter 5. – Regulating conflicts Chapter 6. – Trade Chapter 7. – Governance Chapter 8. – Conclusion

Laust Schouenborg is Associate Professor of Global Studies in the Department of Society and Globalisation at Roskilde University, Denmark. His research interests include IR theory, security studies, and world history.

• Chapter 1. - Introduction Chapter 2. - The argument in the context of IR theory Chapter 3. - The argument in the context of anthropology, archaeology and historical sociology Chapter 4. – Principles of legitimacy and membership Chapter 5. – Regulating conflicts Chapter 6. – Trade Chapter 7. – Governance Chapter 8. – Conclusion