Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction
Defining International Politics
Objects of Study of International Politics
Approaches to the Study of International Politics
The Development of International Politics(InternationalRelations)Theory in China
Questions
Notes
Chapter2 Marxist International Politics Theory
Marx and Engels' Theses on International Politics
Lenin's international politics theory
Development of Marxist International Politics Theoriesin China
Questions
Notes
Chapter 3 Three Great Debates in Western InternationalPolitics Theories
Idealism
Realism
Questions
Notes
Chapter 4 Western Marxism in InternationalPolitics
Historical Sociology
Feminist Theory
World System Theory
Theory of Dependence
Critical Theory
Habermas and Critical Theory
Questions
Notes
Chapter 5 New Development of Western InternationalPolitics Theories after the Cold War
\Soft Power\ Theory
China's Soft Power
\The Clash of Civilizations\ Theory
\The Clash among Empires\ Theory
\Democratic Peace\ Theory
New Globalization Theory
Questions
Notes
Chapter 6 The Actors in International Politics
The General Characteristics o{ InternationalActors
State Actors
Nonstate Actors
Questions
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Chapter 7 International Security
The Concept of Security
National Security and International Security and listHuman Security
New Forms of International Security
Theories of Security
Strategy o{ Security
International Terrorism
Environment and Security
Questions
Notes
List of Abbreviations
Appendix I Part of Reference Websites aboutInternational Politics Studies
Appendix II Basic Concept of International Politics