Focusing on the period since 1900, Global Politics combines historical coverage of the key events that have shaped global politics from the origins of the First World War to the War on Terror with thematic chapters that examine the key structures, policies and issues of the contemporary world. New for This Edition: Completely refreshed, from the introduction to the conclusion. New chapters chart key debates in global politics such as the significance of Regionalism, the challenge of human security and the rise of new powers such as China and Brazil. New, up-to-date examples throughout the book.