International Relations presents a concise framework for analyzing our increasingly interconnected world. Authors Jon Pevehouse and Joshua Goldstein discuss the positive and negative events that occur across the globe every day. This brief text provides a strong foundation in current global affairs, with insights into topics such as foreign assistance in the developing world and the changing nature of war.

The 8th Edition offers an up-to-date view of international relations, with coverage of significant events such as the North Korean nuclear crisis and the 2016 US election. Other fresh topics include Great Britain’s planned exit from the European Union, conflicts in Syria, Libya, and Yemen, and US withdrawal from the Paris climate treaty.