Global Politics: A New Introduction by Jenny Edkins, Maja Zehfuss, and Thomas Gregory is an English-language textbook aimed at higher education students. This book offers a critical and up-to-date approach to global politics and international relations.
It addresses fundamental themes such as poverty, development, colonialism, human rights, inequality, racism, peace, security, and power. By linking theories with a wide range of global historical and contemporary case studies, it provides in-depth insight into complex issues. Key topics include the climate crisis, racism, artificial intelligence, global health, and drone warfare.
This new introduction is structured for effective teaching, with clear chapters that each include a central question and practical examples. The book integrates international relations, political theory, postcolonial studies, and other disciplines, making it suitable for students and professionals who want to deepen their understanding of global politics.
Topics connect to studies in international relations, political ideologies, and globalization.