Developed in cooperation with the International Baccalaureate® Trust an experienced team of IB educators to help develop the key skills needed to understand global politics with a range of contemporary case studies, different perspectives on political issues provided throughout and extensive assessment support. - Build analytical and presentation skills with engaging content comprising of real-world case studies and pedagogy to write them. The Boost eBook also includes further interactive case studies. - Improve performance with knowledge-checking quizzes at the end of each chapter along with essay writing and exam guidance that includes case studies that can be deployed as examples and evidence for Paper 2 responses. - Build inquiry skills through class discussion questions that foster intercultural understanding, open mindedness and respect. - Integrate Theory of Knowledge into your lessons with TOK links and Inquiries, written by our bestselling TOK author John Sprague, that provide real-world examples, case studies and questions. - Develop ATL skills with a range of engaging activities. - Support EAL students with content and support that is tailored to their needs. This coursebook has been reviewed by Melanie Wilson, Head of Global Politics at UWC Southeast Asia. Contents list How to use this book The case study approach Core: Understanding power and global politics 1 Understanding power and global politics Thematic Studies 2 Development and sustainability 3 Peace and conflict 4 Rights and justice 5 Engagement activity/Project 6 Assessment