Description
In the past decade feminist foreign policies have emerged across a range of states and institutions as ethical alternatives to realpolitik. Rather than reproducing masculinist values and gender inequalities FFPs seek to further gender equality and justice globally. However, few studies thoroughly have addressed FFP states’ implication in processes of militarism, armament and martial politics. Drawing upon our previous work we suggest that all FFPs need to be authentic, accountable and ambitious (Bergman Rosamond, Duncanson and Gentry forthcoming, 2022). We critically explore the relevance of FFP in times of war and radical right populism and reflect on the inconsistencies between FFP and militarism. We also engage with feminist pacifism and critiques of orthodox (masculinist) notions of just war (Sjoberg 2008), investigating their relevance for a critical FFP research agenda. We propose that abolitionist feminism adds rigour to that agenda. Our empirical analysis rests on a feminist narrative approach.
