'Issues in 21st Century World' Politics provides a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the key challenges facing policymakers around the world. Written primarily for a student audience by leading figures in international relations, political economy and security studies, this volume analyses and explains the dynamics of a rapidly evolving international order. The second edition of this popular textbook has been revised and updated throughout and now includes completely new chapters on human security, the media, and international law. It continues to be an ideal introduction to the issues which define and shape the contemporary international political agenda.