World politics: trend and transformation

Exploring world politics -- Theories of world politics -- Theories of international decision making -- Rivalries and relations among the Great Powers -- The global south in a world of powers -- Nonstate actors and the quest for global community -- The threat of armed conflict to the world -- The pursuit of power through arms and alliances -- The quest for peace through international law and collective security -- The globalization of international finance -- International trade in the global marketplace -- The demographic and cultural dimensions of globalization -- The promotion of human development and human rights -- Global responsibility for the preservation of the environment -- Looking ahead at global trends and transformations --