This work is an introduction to the core concepts of international relations. The author presents the basic tools of analysis - the individual, the state and the international system - and shows how the primary schools of thought - liberalism, realism and Marxism - use these tools to evaluate interactions between nations, paying particular attention to security and economic issues. Theory is brought to life with examples and case studies.
The third edition of the award-winning International Organizations has been thoroughly revised and updated to take into account new developments and shifting power relations since 2009, as well as the most current scholarship. As before, the authors provide a comprehensive, in-depth examination of the full range of international organizations. New features of the book include attention to a broader range of theoretical approaches, to the increasing importance of regional organizations, and to emerging forms of governance. And new case studies highlight the governance dilemmas posed by the Libyan and Syrian civil wars, human trafficking, LGBT rights, climate change, and more. Margaret P. Karns is professor emerita of political science at the University of Dayton. Karen A. Mingst is professor of political science at the University of Kentucky and Lockwood Chair Professor in the university¿s Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce. Kendall W. Stiles is professor of political science at Brigham Young University.
Donors, Ngos, and the Intermestic Development Circle in Bangladesh
The book explores the concept of intermestic development circles in Bangladesh, where international donor agencies collaborate with domestic organizations. Stiles, drawing from extensive research and personal experience, examines how not-for-profit agencies are evolving their operations and cultures, while Western NGOs undergo subtle transformations in response. This insightful analysis highlights the dynamic interplay of cooperation and tension between international donors and local recipients, offering valuable perspectives for scholars of development.