This textbook addresses international relations in five world regions: Europe, the Near and Middle East, Africa, East and Southeast Asia, and South America. Globalization does not lead to the homogenization of international politics. International cooperation and conflicts follow specific patterns in different regions of the world. These patterns reflect not only cultural and historical differences but also the interests of the ruling elites in each region. The book provides an in-depth introduction to the critical and theory-based political science analysis of these phenomena. It offers an engaging overview for both specialists and general readers interested in international politics in these regions of the world.