The study of the era of globalization with its multi-faceted processes in the field of eco- nomic activities, trade, commerce, cultural flows, its technological dimensions, along with its political aspects, has been subjected to rigorous research, analyses and interrogation. This has, in fact, fueled academic curiosity in the world of learning. Universities across the world have seen the formation of separate departments, institutes and centres dedicatedly focusing upon studying the phenomenon of globalization. The significance of this exercise has been acknowl- edged by universities across India.
The book Global Politics attempts to capture the essence of the new global phenomenon and the emerging world order in their varied manifestations. The book has tried to conform to the requirements syllabus of BA (Honours) Political Science of University of Delhi, which itself contains a vast range of topics. Its highlight is its comprehensive nature, where all the major aspects and the challenges of the globalization process, along with the new transformations have been dealt with.