This introductory article explores the multiple synergies between international practice
theory and diplomatic studies. The timing for this cross-fertilizing exchange could not be …

This article explores how practice theory can be recruited for the study of European
integration. New generations of EU researchers are fascinated by the prospect of leaving the …

The core claims of the practice turn in International Relations (IR) remain ambiguous. What
promises does international practice theory hold for the field? How does the kind of …

International Relations has developed an exciting new research agenda on diplomatic
practice, drawing largely on the theories of Pierre Bourdieu. However, it largely ignores …

Practice theory provides important insights into the workings of the Security Council. The
contribution is currently limited, however, by the conjecture that practice theory operates on …

Immersed in the flow of activities, diplomats and other international practitioners are
simultaneously influenced by past experiences and constantly innovating in response to …

In the social sciences, IR included, the study of practices starts from a very simple intuition:
social realities-and international politics-are constituted by human beings acting in and on …

This paper investigates the workings of symbolic power in diplomatic practice. At the level of
empirical observation, it focuses on the intangible and incalculable 'feel for the game'that …

Diplomats in embassies and permanent representations are increasingly using the
messaging application WhatsApp to communicate with their peers. They use WhatsApp …

This article analyses international conflicts through defining and discussing narrative
practices. We distinguish various sites where clashes of narratives materialise and specific …