Global Politics

PART I Theoretical Perspectives and Historical Background 1. Theories of Global Politics 2. The Historical Setting 3. The Modern Era PART II Actors in Global Politics: Power and Policy 4. The Power of States and the Rise of Transnational Actors 5. Inside States: The Making of Foreign Policy PART III Interactions of Actors: Security Relations 6. International Conflict: Explaining Interstate War 7. Ethnic Conflict and International Terrorism 8. Efforts to Avoid Conflict: Alliances, Arms, and Bargaining 9. Global Security Efforts: International Organizations, Law, and Ethics PART IV Interactions of Actors: Economic Relations 10. Interdependence Among Rich States: International Political Economy in the North 11. The Developing States in the International Political Economy 12. Regional Economic Integration in the Global Political Economy PART V Global Challenges 13. The Global Environment and its Inhabitants 14. Globalization: Contemporary Dynamics and the Future of World Politics