International Relations presents a framework for analyzing our increasingly interconnected world. Studies have also focused on factors internal to a state, such as interest group, decision-making processes, bureaucratic governmental coalitions , as well as the ideological and perceptual predispositions of individual leaders.
The purpose of this book is to offer you a critical introduction to the basics of international relations (IR). The key word here is 'critical' rather than basics. If at the end of this introduction, you understand why the word critical is key, you will be in a strong position to move on to the next chapters. To help you reach this initial goal this introductory chapter will focus on the nature…