Re-examine International Relations through a unique folklorist lens with this critical reading of IR textbooks. Discover how classic fairy tales, such as Donkeyskin and Bluebeard, reveal underlying story structures and authorial framing in academic discourse. Essential for Indian students and scholars of IR, this book offers a novel perspective on the assumptions shaping the discipline, challenging its boundaries and canon. Deepen your understanding of how narrative influences what counts as IR and explore possibilities for worlding beyond the West, sparking essential academic conversations.