Whiskey & International Relations Theory

More than you ever wanted to hear about IR theory. Podcasts released once a month.

Author: Drs. Patrick Thaddeus Jackson & Daniel Nexon

Patrick and Dan work their way through a piece of international-relations scholarship. And drink whiskey.
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Episode 1: Gates of the West
Episode 1
Monday, 20 July, 2026

We're baaack!In the inaugural episode of the second season of Whiskey and International Relations Theory, PTJ and Dan discuss Samuel Huntington's (in)famous 1996 book, The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order. This episode's pairing: Glen Scotia Double Cask whisky. Other works mentioned include: Patrick Thaddeus Jackson, Facts and Explanations in International Studies...and beyond, and Joseph MacKay & Christopher David LaRoche, "Why Is There No Reactionary International Theory?"Our theme music, "Dragons," was written and performed by Beth DeSombre, and is used with her permission.