Hegemony and the Power of Power Politics.

The article explores the impact of the events of November 9, 1989, September 11, 2001 and the Iraq War on the important variables constituting the relationships that drive theories on international relations. It emphasizes the need for international relations scholars to reexamine the fundamental theoretical understandings underlying their approach to interpreting international reality and formulating international policy. It also notes that the terrorism in the U.S. left international relations theory and scholarship unprepared.