International Relations Chapter Overview

An introductory section in a book, often giving background or context.

Explanation of how the content of a book or textbook is organized.

An introductory section in a book, explaining the book's purpose.

The End of Bipolarity

Contemporary Centres of Power

Contemporary South Asia

International Organizations

Security in the Contemporary World

Environment and Natural Resources

Globalization

The study of politics, power, and government, examining political systems, institutions, and behavior.

A branch of political science exploring fundamental questions about justice, rights, and the good political life.

A subfield focusing on comparing political systems across different countries.

A subfield studying relations between different countries or states.

Study of how people behave within a political context, including voting and public opinion.

Formal structures of government like legislatures, executives, and judiciaries.

Different sets of beliefs about the best way to organize society and government, like liberalism and conservatism.

Using statistical methods to study political phenomena.

Using descriptions and case studies to understand political phenomena.

Supreme power or authority within a territory.

Popular acceptance and approval of a government's right to rule.

Fairness and the ethical distribution of benefits and burdens in society.

Freedom from oppression; the ability to make choices without interference.

Treating all people the same and ensuring equal opportunities.

A political organization with a monopoly on the legitimate use of force within a specific territory.