Intersectionality and the Frontiers of Knowledge in International Relations

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https://doi.org/10.5380/cg.v14i2.98594

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Frontier, knowledge, International Relations, Methodology.

Abstract

This article examines the eclectic, holistic, and interdisciplinary nature of International Relations (IR), highlighting its analytical potential in addressing complex and interdependent global phenomena. It argues that, when engaging with frontier issues—such as pandemics, climate change, cybersecurity, migration, and others—IR demands rigorous methodological and disciplinary choices, particularly concerning the role of International Organizations. In this context, crises are viewed as drivers of scientific progress, as they prompt the exploration of phenomena that remain insufficiently understood. The article contends that, in order to legitimately advance these new frontiers, IR must combine its interdisciplinary vocation with a firm adherence to core scientific principles, such as objectivity, methodological clarity, and a commitment to empirical evidence. 

Author Biography

Marcelo de Almeida Medeiros, Federal University of Pernambuco - UFPE

Full Professor of Comparative International Politics at the Federal University of Pernambuco - UFPE (Recife-Brazil) and PQ-1C Research Fellow of the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development – CNPq. E-mail: marcelo.medeiros@ufpe.br, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8385-0358. 

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2025-06-25

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Medeiros, M. de A. (2025). Intersectionality and the Frontiers of Knowledge in International Relations. Conjuntura Global, 14(2). https://doi.org/10.5380/cg.v14i2.98594

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Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): Dossier: Frontiers of Knowledge in International Relations

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