"The Encyclopedia of International Relations and Global Politics provides a unique reference source for students and academics, covering all aspects of global international relations and the contemporary discipline across IR's major subject divisions of diplomacy, military affairs, international political economy and theory. Written by a distinguished group of international scholars, the encyclopedia is largely comprised of substantial entries of more than 1000 words, with 50 major entries of 5000 words on core contemporary topics. Entries are fully cross-referenced and followed by a listing of complementary entries and a short bibliography for further reading. A comprehensive analytical index guides the user quickly to the required information."--BOOK JACKET.