Cases in International Relations challenges students to use international relations theory to explore the most current and pressing issues facing the world. Designed to complement the main themes of any introductory course, this text presents 16 case studies that focus on the most timely and enduring issues facing the international system. Selected for their contemporary interest to readers, each case study was written by the author. Cases in International Relations offers more than a collection of journal articles; it provides an original and integrated approach to examining global issues that is sure to engage students and get them to apply international relations concepts to real-world situations.