The relationship between countries can seem tricky and confusing at the best of times. They can be downright frightening when times aren't so good! through a variety of case studies this book explores the ways that countries relate to the rest of the world. It examines how countries deal with their enemies, how peace is made, and how diplomacy works in the modern world. It also explains how countries work together to help in times of disaster and war, through foreign and humanitarian aid efforts. This sophisticated series on global politics will help readers analyse international political structures, both modern and historical. it also encourages readers to gin a deeper understanding of how the seemingly adult world of politics touches their own lives.