In this course we are going to read current books on 'International Order' that look at questions of order (formation), conflict, hierarchy, sovereignty, etc. from different, historically grounded perspectives: Zarakol 'Before the West' (orders from the 'East'), Yao 'The Ideal River' (nature and order), Getachew 'Worldmaking after Empire' (post-/anticolonial order), and Srivastava 'Hybrid Sovereignty' (order between public and private). Next to in-depth discussions about the texts, we will also practice text formats, such as book reviews, and explore other options to engage with the writings (e.g. through podcasts, discussions, etc.).