Bruce Bueno de Mesquita s groundbreaking text, now in its third edition, presents a comprehensive treatment of the international relations field while introducing students to the analytic power of the strategic perspective. Building gradually, and with great theoretical coherence, Principles of International Politics shows students how leaders translate their personal interests and ambitions into actions of the state demonstrating how domestic politics must be factored into any study of the international arena. With extensive class-testing and instructor feedback in hand, Bueno de Mesquita provides step-by-step explanations of game theoretic principles. Using both everyday and political examples to explain ideas and teach skills, now even novices will find Principles an accessible and exciting introduction to the study of international relations. The book s users boast improved student evaluations, better prepared political science majors, and more adept scientific thinkers. New and improved learning aids help students master key concepts, enhancing accessibility in major ways: Chapter-opening learning objectives orient students to central principles and give them clear guidance for critical reading. Highlighted key terms help students identify and define major concepts and issues. Key term lists at the end of each chapter, complete with page references, help students review and study. An improved glossary defines all of the book s core terminology. Endnote documentation replaces in-text citations and significantly enhances the book s narrative flow. A thorough update as well, the third edition features greatly expanded consideration of nation-building and democratization, terrorism, and foreign aid problems. Students can also count on analysis of important recent events, with a special focus on the U.S.-led wars in Afghanistan and Iraq; changes in regimes and updates on peace negotiations in the Middle East; foreign aid concerns in North Korea and various countries in Africa; the increasing power of the EU as an international organization; and Russian attempts at re-privatization. New and fully integrated consideration of constructivism as one of the major alternative approaches to international relations gives students a more comprehensive picture of the various ways one can study international politics. Newly expanded workbook accompanies Principles, 3rd Edition! New class-tested, user-friendly exercises for the workbook walk students through the building blocks of the strategic method, ensuring that even novice students have the opportunity to develop and hone their problem solving skills and can successfully apply what they have learned in the text. The third edition of this invaluable workbook introduces students to a wide range of problems so that they master basic principles as well as test their capabilities with more challenging material.