While there are many books that deal with Brandt's foreign policy as West German Chancellor, Willy Brandt and International Relations is the only book to deal with Brandt's politics as elder statesman between 1974 and 1992. The editors have assembled a group of authors from Germany, the USA, Latin America and Europe to assess Brandt's important role in global affairs during the waning decades of the Cold War. The chapters follow Brandt beyond his resignation as Chancellor in 1974, after which he continued his position as chairman of Social Democratic party and became chairman of the Socialist International. His international politics were above all focused on Europe, Latin America and the United States. He was keen on finding new partners in the 'Third World' such as Latin America and the Caribbean, leading to conflicts with the U.S. administration which caused problems for West German foreign policy. The authors also examine global challenges that occurred after 1989, such as Brandt's handling of German unification, the Kuwait crisis of 1991 and the first Gulf War. Willy Brandt and International Relations provides a new perspective on decades of Cold War relations and beyond through the work of an influential statesman and political thinker. It is an illuminating book for students and scholars of the Cold War and international relations.

The international system has undergone a series of profound, continuous and shocking changes over the last 40 years. This book introduces students of international politics to some of these events and processes including the origins and development of the Cold War, the North-South conflict, the international regulation and reform of trade, and international financial and security questions. It provides readily accessible material on the key issues and themes as well as their effect on the development of the international system. Chapters seek to ask questions about the impact and effects of particular issues on the development of the international system, the extent to which agreements have been or can be developed in areas such as international debt, the environment and arms control, and stability and order within the international system. International Politics Since 1945presents a convenient source of reference. It will be an essential companion for both students and instructors in international relations.