In uncertain times, the study of global politics is essential. This new edition, rewritten with a less Eurocentric approach and including a new chapter on critical theories, offers well-founded insights into the most important concepts and current issues of global politics.
Key themes
- How do theories help in understanding global pandemics?
- Are we living in a 'post-truth' era with fake news and disinformation?
- Does international aid work effectively?
- Will the United States remain a dominant world power?
- What is the Anthropocene and what influence does it have on global politics?
- Is global politics limited by the 'North-South' divide?
- What are possible future scenarios, including those regarding politics in space?
In-depth analysis and practice-oriented examples
Covers diverse topics such as anarchy, intersectionality, Confucianism, and neoconservatism. Boxes provide insight and structure, including on:
- Focus: for example, the global color line or the tragedy of the commons
- Key thinkers: Hans Morgenthau, Frantz Fanon, and bell hooks
- Debates: on the relevance of the United Nations or the role of nuclear weapons
- Global politics in action: migration crisis in Europe, Arab Spring
- Perspectives: realism, liberalism, postcolonialism, Marxism, feminism, constructivism, and post-structuralism
- Global actors: Black Lives Matter, Amnesty International, and the International Monetary Fund
Target audience and language level
This learning material is intended for students studying global politics and international relations at an academic level. It is suitable for self-study and education in Dutch.
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