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International relations theory by Simon Chkuaseli
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Logic of War: Laws of Necessity (Book Simon Chkuaseli
| Author | Simon Chkuaseli |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | International relations, political realism |
| Publisher | Eustochos Publishing |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
The Logic of War: Laws of Necessity is a 2025 book written by political strategist and author Simon Chkuaseli. It presents a theoretical framework within international relations that explains the recurrence of war through what Chkuaseli terms the laws of necessity—fear, interest, and survival.[1]
Summary
The book offers an interpretation of international conflict through the lens of necessity rather than ideology, culture, or diplomatic failure. Chkuaseli argues that states are driven by three forces—fear, interest, and survival—which override moral expectations, international norms, and legal restraints. The framework presents war not as an abnormal or avoidable outcome but as a structural feature of the international system that reappears whenever necessity intensifies.[1]
Themes
The book emphasises several recurring ideas:
- inevitability of conflict under necessity
- fragility of diplomatic settlements
- limits of law and morality in crises
- endurance as a measure of strategic strength
- the recurrence of war across different eras
These themes also appear in Chkuaseli’s essays and commentary on international affairs.[2]
Historical illustrations
Chkuaseli applies the laws of necessity to a range of conflicts to demonstrate recurring strategic patterns. The book examines:
- regional confrontations shaped by fear
- rivalries fuelled by conflicting interests
- long wars defined by survival pressures
These illustrations support his argument that necessity—rather than ideology or institutions—explains the recurrence of war.[1]
Related theoretical traditions
Although independent in formulation, Chkuaseli’s ideas parallel themes found in earlier realist works:
- Thucydides and the triad of fear, honour, and interest
- Thomas Hobbes and insecurity in the state of nature
- Carl von Clausewitz and war as the continuation of politics
These traditions provide conceptual context but are not used as direct sources.
Chapters
The Logic of War: Laws of Necessity is structured into four main parts:
THE NATURE OF WAR
- War as Essence, Not Exception
- Illusions of Peace
- The Laws of Necessity
THE UKRAINE–RUSSIA WAR AS MODEL
- Collapse of Balance
- Geography and Compulsion
- History and Identity
- The Triangular Struggle
UNIVERSAL LAWS OF WAR
- Endurance Over Morality
- The Weak and the Strong
- The Logic of Alliances
- War's Universality Across History
TOWARD A UNIVERSAL THEORY OF WAR
- War as the Collision of Survival
- The Nature of Victory and Defeat
- The Laws Restated
- Lessons for the Future
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