Motivation for the Distinguished scholar award
Jens Bartelson’s pioneering contribution to the field of Historical International Relations cannot be overstated. Time and again, he has led the charge in forcing the field of IR more broadly to think historically about key phenomena and concepts whose historical dimension and change it has largely taken for granted, be they sovereignty, the state, cosmopolitanism or war. His work has provided the reference point both through the depth of its historical analysis and the thoroughness of its methodological approach.

Motivation for the Best monograph award
Jens Bartelson is also the recipient of ISA Theory Section Best Monograph Award for his recent book War in International Thought (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2017).

Jens Bartelson’s personal page

About ISA
ISA, International Studies Association, is a world-renowned, academic association that endeavours to create communities of scholars dedicated to international studies. With 7000 members globally, its goal is to provide opportunities for an exchange of ideas and research between colleagues in different countries and within specific subject areas.