This is a comprehensive book on International Relations, World Politics, Foreign Policy, and International Relations for Civil Service Exams which is a must-read by all UPSC aspirants. Covering the entire International Relations syllabus of General Studies (for Prelims and Mains) and Political Science (optional) syllabus, this book by Pushpesh Pant and Jitendra Kumar Pandey is specially designed for an in-depth analytical understanding of the global world order. It is supplemented with numerous case studies and diagrams to aid the aspirants in their memory building. The book is completely up-to-date, covering events from the rise of modern nation-states to the current years. The book thoroughly discusses India's relations with all continents and regions of the world, as well as the changing patterns of its foreign policy over the decades.