Current Debates in International Relations

Current Debates in International Relations

Ideal for introductory courses, <em>Current Debates in International Relations</em> presents forty-nine readings drawn from major scholarly journals, magazines, and newspapers including <em>Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, International Relations,</em> and <em>The Wall Street Journal.</em> It provides a broad selection of articles--both classical/theoretical and practical/applied--and steers students through major international issues, offering contending yet complementary approaches.<br><br><strong>The selections include three types of readings:</strong> <br><br>* <strong>Key theoretical essays and fundamental works</strong> describe the structure and dynamics of international relations, principal actors and institutions, major international events, and critical approaches<br><br>* <strong>Contemporary articles based on research and analysis</strong> focus on specific issues, both theoretical and applied, which reflect current debates in the field<br><br>* <strong>Illustrative articles and essays from accessible sources</strong> present a variety of views and approaches that serve as practical applications of theory in contemporary policies and international relations<br><br>Section introductions offer <strong>previews of the topics and readings</strong> along with <strong>questions for class discussion or individual assignments.</strong> An <strong>open-access Companion Website</strong> provides additional resources for students and instructors, including practice questions and exercises.<br><br>An excellent stand-alone text, <em>Current Debates in International Relations</em> is also a perfect companion to the editors' textbook, <em>International Relations,</em> Second Edition (OUP, 2015).