Understanding International Relations is the third edition of a well-established advanced undergraduate and postgraduate text. It has been comprehensively updated to take into account recent literature on the theory of international relations, and events in the world, in particular 9/11 and the war on terror. New chapters have been added on the individual and international relations, identity and nationalism and the implications of US power in the twenty-first century.
A solid introduction to the complex world of international relations. The author explains major theories and global dynamics with clarity, making it accessible even to newcomers. While some sections could benefit from deeper analysis, it’s still a valuable resource for students and anyone trying to make sense of how the international system works.