How to Problematize the Global?

International Relations (IR) has long been criticized for taking a particular (Western) experience as basis formulating theories with claim to universal validity. In response, recent discussions have therefore centered on making IR ‘truly global’, that is, more inclusive and less parochial in its language substance. But the concept of global underpinning this discussion is both illusive strongly contested. It requires problematization. how? Forum, scholars discuss question forward-looking agenda. Building critical engagements general Global specifically, authors ask how should be problematized order achieve (more) progressive agenda IR. They draw different regional disciplinary perspectives further exclusive racist discipline without falling into trap shallow inclusivity, ways problematizing back nativism or nationalism.