I would rather understand a single cause than be king of Persia - Democritus of Abder Theories of International Relations helps lay the groundwork for further study in the constantly changing field of international relations. Coverage of feminist theory, realism, liberal idealism, radicalism, and more, as they relate to international studies, will allow students to move forward in the field with a firm comprehension of the precepts that guide it. The exercises in this section will help you to learn how to think about world politics. This will aid your understanding of particular contemporary problems. It will also give you a set of analytical tools to apply to new problems many years from now. Then you will have to search for your own levers—levers appropriate to your circumstances, your political resources, your understanding, and your values.