Global Geopolitics: A Critical Introduction

Global Geopolitics: A Critical Introduction provides a detailed overview of contemporary political developments such as terror networks, environmental degradation, media-military relations, anti-globalization and north-south relations. By using a theoretically informed framework alongside numerous case studies, this text seeks to inform and engage students in global geopolitical ideas and issues. It investigates how and why events and processes such as the September 11th attacks on the United States challenge and even consolidate the contemporary international political system. Each chapter seeks to provide detailed coverage at the same as suggesting avenues of further inquiry.    Main features A thematic structure that is informed by case studies not restricted to the Euro-American world Up-to-date coverage of global affairs including 9/11 and the 2003 invasion of Iraq by US and UK forces A range of pedagogical features such as a key issues summary, boxed material, further questions at the end of each chapter, glossary and web-based learning support. To explore the online resources, please go to the dedicated companion website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/dodds. Global Geopolitics: A Critical Introduction is an essential textbook for undergraduate students taking courses in political geography and geopolitics and is also suitable for those studying global politics, international relations and globalization more generally. Klaus Dodds is Reader in Political Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London.