As with all International theories, they are developed at some point in time, for specific reasons. Cox put forward a quote, ‘Theory is always for someone and for some purpose’ (Cox, 1986, 207). The quote at hand, seems key for this essay. There is a wide sphere of views in international relations, with peoples opinions differing greatly. For example, the American International theory scholars would argue that although international theory has been produced greatly in the Western world, this would not affect the legitimacy of the theories put forward. Indeed it can be said that in recent years, international theory has become more diversified (Barnett 2002). Contrasting to this however, others have argued can the theories even be classed as ‘international’? With very little recognition to the developing countries (Holden 2001). Is it correct to apply these international theories globally when missing key features like security and economic issues which are so important to the world’s atmosphere today? A more well rounded approach to the International relations theories would be to push beyond the Western boundaries as the world is becoming more globalized for a more unbiased approach, to gain insight into other cultures for more knowledge on the subject. This will offer a deeper understanding of states relations also creating better representations for smaller states. Throughout this essay, i will focus on how international relations favours a Eurocentric world, in addition to this how it does matter that the majority international theories are Eurocentric through problems appearing. Secondly, the consequences of Eurocentrism including how international theory benefits Westerns states through the likes of security issues moreover imperialism. Finally, to summarize that post-colonialism can be a powerful on the international sphere by bringing together the past legacies of our vast history but also by bringing together contemporary politics for a more well rounded approach. Eurocentrism came to be so prominent due to the fact that at the time of the 19th century western civilization was more advanced by the means of technological, economic more so military, this led for them to have a dominated view on the world sphere. Europe at the time, had been give a new sense of energy and motivation produced by the industrial revolution, combined with with pressure from heavily growing populations, Europe launched a colonial expansion project. This project was inspired by the discovery of new markets, new areas for the settlement of Europe’s poor migrants, and the desire to civilise the barbarian nations. During the 19th century in Europe, there was no sovereignty meaning there was no stability, this meant that no states had security. Due to states being insecure this then led to a need for states to have more power worldwide, during this period there was the race for colonies, Africa being heavily divided between various European countries. European emigration towards the ‘new worlds’ contributed to the spread of Europe’s political, economic and cultural influence. Buzan and Little’s International Systems in World History describes this as the case. “The European empires canbe seen as the nursery, or mechanism, by which the political form of the modern state was transposed onto the rest of the world”. (Buzan and Little, International Systems, 246). Furthermore, they then went on to argue, “the modern state is a quintessentially European phenomenonit is therefore to Europe’s story that one has to look to explain it.”(Buzan and Little, International Systems, 246.) Perhaps, the mainstream scholars did not mean for most of the theory to be Eurocentric, but however, this is just how it became to be evolved. An order, which was created in Europe, eventually encompassed the globe through their dominant position. “The present international political structure of the world is, at least in its most basic features, the legacy of Europe’s now vanished ascendancy. Because it was in fact Europe and not America, Asia, or Africa that first dominated and, in so doing, unified the world, it is not our perspective but the historical record itself that can be called Eurocentric.” (Bull and Watson, 1984, 2). This expansion of the international society, follows the rise and spread of modernity. To begin, due to the fact that the majority of international theory produced in the past has been Anglo-American, this had now led to Eurocentrism. Eurocentrism is a political term coined in the 1980s. The idea of Eurocentrism, is that it promotes the centrality of the West (Barkawi and Laffey, 2006). Moreover, a worldview which is centred around the Western World. The first problem of Eurocentrism, is noticeably due to the fact the field is narrow. From this, the main issues which are voiced are that only of the great powers, other states which aren't included in the West their issues are pushed to the sid