International Relations - For People Who Hate Politics: An Introduction to the Causes of Conflict and Cooperation Between States. by Albert Rutherford

How did the United State rise to power? Why is China’s communism functional? Learn the basics of international relations and get to know the answers. Some people hesitate to learn about politics because they hate politicians. Others consider politics something deceitful that’s better left to other people. However, to live in a world of your liking, you need to elect politicians who share your values. And to do that, you need to understand what happens at the backstage of politics, not only at the forefront of a campaign period. The world does not need to be complex and confusing. This book presents the historical and theoretical milestones that have shaped modern global politics – and thus the world. It highlights the biggest turning points in history, and the most influential schools of thought, which impact political decision-making to this day. This essential read provides you with context the news often omit – what ideas influence and impact leaders’ decision-making in the background, how do these ideas provide strengths and expose vulnerabilities. Read more