International Organizations

This new textbook introduces readers to the nature, structure and purpose of international organizations (IOs). It takes a broad, issues-based approach, covering topics such as global health, migration, food security, and technology, in addition to more conventional areas like security and finance.

Through case studies of well-known intergovernmental organizations like the UN and the World Trade Organization, as well as a range of other bodies including international non-governmental organizations, non-state actors, and multinational enterprises, this text provides a comprehensive overview of IOs. It also explores regional cooperation through examples of the European Union and the African Union, and examines human rights through reference to bodies such as the International Criminal Court and Amnesty International.

Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, International Organizations uses a range of pedagogical tools and visual features to guide understanding, including graphs, maps, tables, chapter previews, and lists of key terms and organizations. The text also includes focused questions and additional detail on how IOs operate in different parts of the world through its IOs in Theory, IOs in Action, and Spotlight boxes.