New Systems Theories of World Politics uses systems theoretical approaches to analyze the structure and dynamics of the international system. Drawing from different systems theoretical traditions, it argues that the system of world politics can be analyzed in a comprehensive fashion by continuing the pioneering work of theorists like Karl Deutsch.

MATHIAS ALBERT is Professor of Political Science, Bielefeld University, Germany. LARSERIK CEDERMAN is Professor of International Conflict Research, ETH Zürich, Switzerland. ALEXANDER WENDT is Mershon Professor of International Security and Professor of Political Science, Ohio State University, USA.