Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ch. 1. Issues in world politics / Brian White, Richard Little and Michael Smith -- Ch. 2. States and statehood / Mark Webber -- Ch. 3. Trade, money and markets / Alan Russell -- Ch. 4. Regions and regionalism / Michael Smith -- Ch. 5. Development and inequality / Caroline Thomas and Melvyn Reader -- Ch. 6. Arms and arms control / Joanna Spear -- Ch. 7. Peacekeeping and humanitarian intervention / Michael Pugh -- Ch. 8. Nationalism and ethnic conflict / Stephen Ryan -- Ch. 9. Religion / Jeff Haynes -- Ch. 10. Migration and refugees / Sita Bali -- Ch. 11. Environment / John Vogler -- Ch. 12. Media and communication technology / Susan Carruthers -- Ch. 13. Transnational crime and corruption / Phil Williams -- Ch. 14. Terrorism / Tim Dunne -- Ch. 15. Issues in world politics reviewed / Brian White, Richard Little and Michael Smith.

Well established in its first two editions as the leading text in the field, Issues in World Politics takes a truly global perspective on the major challenges in 21st century international relations. Systematically revised and updated throughout with the addition of a major new chapter on international terrorism by Tim Dunne, the third edition provides an ideal introduction to the key challenges for a fast-changing world.