This book delivers an engaging narrative of all the important events and developments in international relations since 1945 and equips you with the knowledge and skills with which to approach contemporary issues in international politics.
This seventh edition:

Provides an account of the world as it has evolved up to 1945
Examines Barack Obama's engagement with the Greater Middle East
Explores the events surrounding the Arab Spring
Includes a new section on population, gender and the environment
Contains key updates on superpowers, state and non-state actors, and global governance.

Complete with annotated further reading lists, this book guides you through the significant events that have shaped the international system since 1945.



East, West, North, South remains essential, accessible reading for all students of international relations, world politics and international history.