Designed to align perfectly with the new Edexcel Politics A-Level specification, this new essential textbook offers students everything they need to succeed in their Global Politics exam in component 3 of the A-level course. It covers all of the core topics in global politics, from the impact of globalisation to the different areas of global governance, and shows students how to apply the relevant IR theories and perspectives to these topics. With a focus on exam success throughout, the book offers: - Exam-focused pedagogical features - including exam tips, exam-style questions, summaries of key questions and debates, and timelines of key historical events - Perfect alignment with the Edexcel specification, with a specification checklist at the beginning of each chapter and key specification terms highlighted and defined throughout - Lots of case studies based on significant recent events, with more available to download from the companion website - A separate exam skills chapter, offering advice on exam technique, including best practice examples, explaining the new assessment objectives and showing how to incorporate these into essays - An extensive companion website with essay planning templates, a specification matching chart, downloadable cases and questions, revision planning resources and much more. Essentials of Global Politics brings this fascinating subject to life, enabling students to engage with the key debates in the area and providing them with the necessary skills, tools and knowledge to perform their best in their exams.