Perspectives on international relations : power, institutions, and ideas / created by Henry R. Nau

Includes an index

Introduction: Why We Disagree about International Relations The Crisis in Syria The Roles of Perspectives, Levels of Analysis, and Causal Arrows The Role of History Contemporary Foreign Policy Disputes: The 9/11 Attacks The Role of Methods Is One Perspective or Method Best? The Role of Judgment The Role of Ethics and Morality Chapter 1: How to Think about International Relations: Perspectives, Levels of Analysis, and Causal Arrows Prisoner's Dilemma The Realist Perspective The Liberal Perspective The Identity Perspective Critical Theory Perspectives Levels of Analysis Causal Arrows Part I: Historical Patterns Chapter 2: World War I: World on Fire Europe in 1914 Realist Explanations Liberal Explanations Identity Explanations Critical Theory Explanations Chapter 3: World War II: Why Did War Happen Again? Causes of Madness Liberal Accounts Realist Accounts Identity Matters Critical Theory Perspective Chapter 4: The Origins and End of the Cold War The Long Telegram Snapshot of the Cold War Realist Explanations Identity Explanations Liberal Explanations Critical Theory Perspective Part II: The Contemporary International System Chapter 5: Realist Perspectives on Today's World: Unipolarity, Balance of Power, and State Actors Polarity Balancing Power War Domestic State Actors Chapter 6: Liberal Perspectives on Today's World: Collective Security, Diplomacy, International Institutions, and Law Collective Security Diplomacy International Institutions Regional Institutions Nongovernmental Organizations International Law International Courts Chapter 7: Identity Perspectives on Today's World: Democracy, Religion, Nationalism, and Human Rights Democracy Religion Nationalism Human Rights Part III: Globalization and Change Chapter 8: Realist and Liberal Perspectives on Globalization: Trade, Investment, and Finance Snapshot of Globalization Security and Economics Domestic Economic Policies Trade Investment Finance Chapter 9: Identity Perspectives on Globalization: Development and Environment Asia Latin America Sub-Saharan Africa Middle East and North Africa Environment Chapter 10: Critical Theory Perspectives on Globalization: Inequality, Imperialism, and Injustice Colonialism and Imperialism Dependency World Systems Multinational Corporations and Exploitation of Labor Marginalized Minorities: Global Injustice Persisting Global Inequality Conclusion: Applying Perspectives and Levels of Analysis: The Case of the Democratic Peace Evidence Explanations Summary Coda

Henry R. Nau's bestselling book is admired for its even-handed presentation of realism, liberalism, constructivism, and critical theory - and for expertly applying those perspectives in every chapter. It helps students to explore the ways in which these different perspectives shape our understanding of the root causes of historical events and current controversies in world affairs, and learn to think critically. The new Sixth Edition includes updates on Brexit, the rise of Donald Trump and other populist leaders, and continuing developments for ISIS, Syria, and Russia.