International Relations Since 1945 3rd Edition Young, Kent

Global Affairs Post-1945 3e Young, Kent

1. ISBN-10

   0198807619
2. ISBN-13

   978-0198807612
3. A thorough examination of the evolution of international relations post-1945, this book presents a detailed insight into the major shifts in global diplomacy. Younger and Kent have created an easily understandable and comprehensive guide to significant advancements in global affairs worldwide. Now in its third iteration, the content has been meticulously revised to encompass contemporary evolutions and introduces a fresh concluding section: ‘The Era of Ambiguity, 2011 – 2018’.

   Novel to this edition are three sections analyzing developments from the past ten years. The first of these, ‘Strife and Disorder in the Middle East’, discusses the progression of the Syrian Conflict and the rise of the self-styled Islamic State. Young & Kent examine Brexit and the Trump administration in a new segment on ‘Challenges to the existing Global System: Turmoil in the Occident’. The ultimate new segment elaborates on ‘Obstacles from the Far East’ highlighting Russia’s precarious rapport with NATO, North Korea’s nuclear aspirations, and China’s fresh international economic policies under the governance of Xi Jinping.

   Global Affairs Post-1945 is thoughtfully organized sequentially and geographically, guiding readers through the tensions of the Cold War and post-colonial times to the Vietnam War, The Detente Period, and the most recent developments in Middle Eastern geopolitics. Additionally, readers are supported by informative study aids including profiles of key individuals and timelines of significant events.