This book is the first to develop a systematic framework to understand how political actors seek to shape order through narrative projection in this new environment. The concept of strategic narrative draws together the most salient of international relations concepts, including the links between power and ideas; international and domestic; and state and non-state actors. Strategic Narratives shows both the possibilities and the limits of communication and power, and makes an important contribution to theorizing and studying empirically contemporary international relations.

Alister Miskimmon is Head of the Department of Politics and International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London. His research interests include strategic narratives, security studies, European integration and German foreign policy.

Ben O'Loughlin is Professor of International Relations and Co-Director of the New Political Communication Unit at Royal Holloway, University of London. He is co-editor of the journal Media, War & Conflict.

Laura Roselle is Professor of Political Science at Elon University and Visiting Professor of Public Policy at Duke University. She is President of the Information Technology and Politics section of the American Political Science Association (2012-2013), and is co-editor of the journal Media, War & Conflict.

1. Introduction. 2. Actors in Strategic Narratives. 3. Strategic Narratives of International Order. 4. Contestation. 5.Information Infrastructure. 6. Conclusions: Thinking Ahead.