Heikki Patomäki

About the Author

Heikki Patomäki is a Finnish scholar and author whose work explores international relations, global political economy, critical realism, and the possibilities for progressive political change. Drawing on social theory, history, and political analysis, he examines how institutions, structures, and ideas shape global transformations while emphasizing the importance of imagining alternative futures. His writing connects rigorous theoretical inquiry with urgent questions about democracy, justice, capitalism, and world politics. Patomäki is the author of After International Relations (Critical Realism: Interventions (Routledge Critical Realism)), a significant contribution to debates on the foundations and future directions of international relations.