This edition provides the much-needed interdisciplinary approach to international studies in the Indian context. Several concepts and developments in India's international life have been accommodated in the present edition of the book..Emphasizing upon the interconnected nature of history, geography, anthropology, economics, and political science, the book details the methodologies and subject matter of each discipline and provides an indispensable and cohesive framework for understanding the global issues.Key Features: 1 The Globalization of International Relations 2 Realist Theories 3 Liberal and Social Theories 4 Foreign Policy 5 International Conflict 6 Military Force and Terrorism 7 International Organization, Law, and Human Rights 8 International Trade 9 Global Finance and Business 10 International Integration 11 Environment and Population 12 The North-South Gap 13 International Development 14 Postscript