Now in its third edition, International Relations Since 1945 offers a chronological and regional approach to the key events and trends that have defined global politics since World War II. Young and Kent guide readers through the Cold War’s ideological and military confrontations, the process of decolonization in Africa and Asia, the rise of European integration, and the shifting balance of power in the post-Cold War era. The book is particularly attentive to the interplay between international and domestic developments, as well as the evolution of the global economy and the growth of interdependence among states.

The latest edition includes new chapters that address the most pressing issues of the last decade. These cover the chaos and conflict in the Middle East, the emergence of ISIS, Brexit, the Trump administration, and the rise of China and Russia as challengers to the established global order. The authors also explore the impact of globalization, the fragmentation of the international system, and the persistent threats to stability in both the West and the East. Throughout, the book is structured to help students, featuring biographies of key figures, chronologies of major events, and a careful balance of narrative and analysis.