1 Approaches to International Relations
2 The Historical Context of Contemporary International Relations
3 Contending Perspectives: How to Think about International Relations Theoretically
4 The International System
5 The State
6 The Individual
7 Intergovernmental Organizations, Nongovernmental Organizations, and International Law
8 War and Strife
9 International Political Economy
10 Globalizing Issues

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Essentials of International Relations

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U.S. Fears Iraqis Will Not Keep Up Rebuilt Projects - Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:52:43 GMT
After spending $53 billion for relief and reconstruction in Iraq since 2003, the U.S. is concerned that Iraqis won’t be able to maintain the facilities once the Americans have left.

 

New Leaders in Japan Seek to End Cozy Ties to Press Clubs - Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:22:29 GMT
The authorities are expanding access to journalists who don’t belong to cartel-like media groups that analysts say have produced a relatively spineless press.

 

This Time, Soccer Stirs Egyptian Riot, Not Bread - Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:24:41 GMT
History has proven there are two subjects that will move Egyptians into the streets in riotous numbers, crashing windows, battling each other and defying an army of club-wielding riot police.

 

U.S. Presses China in Case of Geologist - Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:22:45 GMT
The Chinese government has held an American oil geologist on suspicion of stealing state secrets for nearly two years, prompting President Obama to raise the issue during his visit to Beijing.

 

In Draft Resolution, United Nations Rebukes Iran for Rights Violations Since Election - Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:17:10 GMT
A measure, which is almost certain to pass in the General Assembly, denounces a rise in violence, torture and limits to free speech.

 

 

Sri Lanka detainees 'to be freed' - Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:14:51 GMT
Sri Lanka says thousands of people held in camps since the fight against the Tamil Tigers ended will soon be free to leave.

 

Large Hadron Collider works again - Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:09 GMT
The Large Hadron Collider experiment, designed to shed light on the cosmos, restarts after 14 months of repairs.

 

China mine blast death toll rises - Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:50:01 GMT
A gas blast at a coal mine in China kills 42 people and leaves more than 66 trapped, state media reports.

 

Vatican talks over Anglican plan - Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:48:29 GMT
The Archbishop of Canterbury is meeting the Pope in Rome amid tensions over an offer to welcome some Anglicans into the Catholic fold.

 

US couple admit spying for Cuba - Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:27:18 GMT
A retired US state department official and his wife have admitted spying for Cuba for nearly three decades.