Compedio di relazioni internazionali

International Relations is a branch of Political Science that deals with the study of the relationships between actors who move on an international level. In the interconnected contemporary world, events that occur in distant places can have important consequences for the states closest to us or even for the one in which we live. In order to be able to analyze and interpret global events in a timely manner, in-depth technical preparation is necessary. This short text is mainly designed for students of the L-36 Political Science and International Relations and LM-52 International Relations degree courses who need an easy-to-consult volume for the preparation of the International Relations exam. It is a summary of the fundamental topics of the discipline and can be usefully consulted to review the fundamental notions in any formative phase of both study courses. Students of similar degree courses or those who have to prepare selection exams for public competitions related to the discipline in question will also find it an advantageous support. The accessible and accurate language also makes this book an ideal resource for anyone wishing to understand the complex transnational dynamics of today. Its pages summarize the following: the history of international relations, the main theoretical traditions of the discipline, the actors of the global system, the fundamental topics treated in the academic field and the methodologies of the analysis of international phenomena. The text is enriched by a bibliography and a sitography.