Joshua King is an Assistant Professor of American Politics and Deputy Director of the Graduate Scholarship Program, United States Military Academy West Point, USA.

“Jean Jacques Rousseau’s (1712–1778) work has inspired generations of readers. The timelessness of Rousseau’s tone, his passionate and honest style, and his exposure of vulnerability paired with intellectual brilliance attract readers old and young. Rousseau’s work has also inspired a large body of scholarship, especially in political theory and literary studies. ... the pleasure of reading or the experience of learning from this well-written and intelligent book, accessible to a generally educated ... .” (Kamila Stullerova, Society, Vol. 62 (6), 2025)

• Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Emile’s Invitation to Study International Politics.- Chapter 3: The Politics of Amour Propre: Constructing the International.- Chapter 4: The Foreign Policy of the Social Contract.- Chapter 5: The Tragedy of Small Power Politics: Rousseau’s Considerations on the Government of Poland.- CHAPTER 6: The Limits of International Cooperation.- Conclusion.

Joshua King is an Assistant Professor of American Politics and Deputy Director of the Graduate Scholarship Program, United States Military Academy West Point, USA.

“Jean Jacques Rousseau’s (1712–1778) work has inspired generations of readers. The timelessness of Rousseau’s tone, his passionate and honest style, and his exposure of vulnerability paired with intellectual brilliance attract readers old and young. Rousseau’s work has also inspired a large body of scholarship, especially in political theory and literary studies. ... the pleasure of reading or the experience of learning from this well-written and intelligent book, accessible to a generally educated ... .” (Kamila Stullerova, Society, Vol. 62 (6), 2025)

• Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Emile’s Invitation to Study International Politics.- Chapter 3: The Politics of Amour Propre: Constructing the International.- Chapter 4: The Foreign Policy of the Social Contract.- Chapter 5: The Tragedy of Small Power Politics: Rousseau’s Considerations on the Government of Poland.- CHAPTER 6: The Limits of International Cooperation.- Conclusion.

Joshua King is an Assistant Professor of American Politics and Deputy Director of the Graduate Scholarship Program, United States Military Academy West Point, USA.

“Jean Jacques Rousseau’s (1712–1778) work has inspired generations of readers. The timelessness of Rousseau’s tone, his passionate and honest style, and his exposure of vulnerability paired with intellectual brilliance attract readers old and young. Rousseau’s work has also inspired a large body of scholarship, especially in political theory and literary studies. ... the pleasure of reading or the experience of learning from this well-written and intelligent book, accessible to a generally educated ... .” (Kamila Stullerova, Society, Vol. 62 (6), 2025)

• Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Emile’s Invitation to Study International Politics.- Chapter 3: The Politics of Amour Propre: Constructing the International.- Chapter 4: The Foreign Policy of the Social Contract.- Chapter 5: The Tragedy of Small Power Politics: Rousseau’s Considerations on the Government of Poland.- CHAPTER 6: The Limits of International Cooperation.- Conclusion.