The European Union, and its role within the global system, has provided a blueprint for diverse forms of regional integration across the world.
Global politics will always be shaped by the actions of states and the importance of concepts such as the balance of power and the security dilemma.
The international community faces a number of issues and barriers that are integral towards the fight against climate change, running up against questions of power and influence over the system as a whole.
An introduction to the political and economic dimensions of global governance and its institutions – with a principal focus on the UN due to its centrality within the global system.
The process of globalisation has potentially altered how we should understand the role of the state within International Relations – both in theory and in practice.
An extensive glossary of key terms central to IR and the study of global politics, taken from from the textbook ‘Understanding Global Politics’.
A beginner’s guide to realism and liberalism, incorporating insights from some of the critical theoretical paradigms within International Relations.
An accessible starting point for any reader looking to get to grips with how the world works – including as preparation for embarking on an International Relations degree or taking the global politics A-Level.
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