This concise volume provides a clear and engaging introduction to the essential themes, actors, and dynamics of international relations. Paul Wilkinson outlines the evolution of the international system, major theories of global politics, the role of states and non-state actors, diplomacy, war, peacekeeping, international organizations, and contemporary global challenges. Designed as an accessi…
This book examines the changing dynamics of power in the era of globalization and information technology. Joseph S. Nye Jr., the figure who introduced the concept of "soft power," describes how traditional forms of power are shifting due to economic power, information flows, and global networks. Nye believes that the future of international relations will no longer be determined solely by milit…
Global Politics: A New Introduction is an innovative new textbook that provides a completely original way of teaching and learning about world politics. The book engages directly with the issues in global politics that students are most interested in, helping them to understand the key questions and theories and also to develop a critical and inquiring perspective.