The Penguin Dictionary of International Relations provides an authoritative overview of this complex and constantly shifting subject. Ranging from the Arab-Israeli conflict to weapons of mass destruction, this is an indispensable and comprehensive guide to the events, organizations, theories and concepts that are shaping today's global community.
- Covers major events, from the Camp David Accords to
Hiroshima - Includes substantial articles on fundamental political and philosophical concepts, such as intervention, nationalism and just war
- Describes key organizations in detail, from the ANC to UNO
- Explains specialist terms, from agent-structure to zero-sum
- Provides summaries of key recent developments