It is to be noted that this is an accompanying reader to the "Essentials of International Relations" text, to which I assign an identical score and redirect you (the ideal reader of this review) for more substantial information. That given, I found this reader to be very interesting and thought-provoking. The selected texts are indeed from good and important readings, as well as from credible (or purposely dubious) sources. It functions as a strong reader, to accompany an equally strong textbook. ( )