William C. Wohlforth

G. John Ikenberry

Michael Mastanduno

The end of the Cold War and subsequent dissolution of the Soviet Union resulted in a new unipolar international system that presented fresh challenges to international relations theory. Since the Enlightenment, scholars have speculated that patterns of cooperation and conflict might be systematically related to the manner in which power is distributed among states. Most of what we know about this relationship, however, is based on European experiences between the seventeenth and twentieth centuries, when five or more powerful states dominated international relations, and the latter twentieth century, when two superpowers did so. Building on a highly successful special issue of the leading journal World Politics, this book seeks to determine whether what we think we know about power and patterns of state behaviour applies to the current 'unipolar' setting and, if not, how core theoretical propositions about interstate interactions need to be revised.

International Relations Theory and the Consequences of Unipolarity

Joseph Grieco

This textbook provides an introduction and guide to contemporary international affairs. The authors present basic concepts and theories that are useful for making sense of contemporary debates and challenges in international politics. They use current events and recent history to demonstrate how states and other actors interact with each other across national borders. Major topics include international cooperation, security and conflict, trade, and international law and human rights.

Perspectives, Connections, and Enduring Questions

Introduction to International Relations

Gene M. Lyons

Intervention has been a common feature of international politics. This text distinguishes between unilateral and international intervention, examining whether recent political changes have shifted the balance between the sovereign rights of states and the authority of the international community.

Michael Mastanduno

Books

Your next favorite book is out there