Crystal-clear coverage of the concepts and theories that students need to know-in a concise, affordable format. The fifth edition offers more ways than ever to help students learn and apply the core ideas in the field. New co-author Ivan Arreguin-Toft brings expertise in security studies to key topi[...]

The text that instructors trust has been updated and redesigned for today's classroom. Contemporary topics in international relations are thoroughly covered, and a new full-color design and new features get students engaged and thinking critically.[...]