Authored by Eric Shiraev and published by Oxford University Press, International Relations, 3rd Edition offers a comprehensive approach to understanding global politics through its unique three-part framework: Ideas, Arguments, and Contexts and Applications. This edition empowers readers to critically analyze world events by first outlining core concepts and developments (Ideas), then exploring major theoretical and analytical approaches (Arguments), and finally applying these theories within individual, state, and global contexts (Contexts and Applications).

The book integrates historical information throughout its chapters and introduces a new dedicated Chapter 2 for a summary of key historical events, complete with an illustrated timeline. Chapter 11 provides a forward-looking perspective on the future of International Relations, while Chapter 8 has been significantly updated and expanded to address non-state threats and international security. Theoretical discussions are now presented across two distinct chapters: one focusing on classical theories such as realism and liberalism, and another delving into contemporary theories and perspectives including constructivism, Marxism, feminism, and rational choice. Each chapter concludes with Visual Reviews that recap essential points and include Critical Thinking questions designed to reinforce learning objectives and encourage deeper engagement with the material.

Edition: 3rd

Publication Date: July 17, 2019

ISBN-10: 019064852X

ISBN-13: 978-0190648527