International Organizations

The textbook International Organizations: Politics, Law, Practice (5th Edition) provides students with a detailed framework for understanding modern global governance. Ian Hurd examines how legal mandates and political dynamics shape the authority and operation of international institutions.

The text organizes its analysis around functional governance sectors, connecting theoretical foundations to practical institutional administration. Coverage includes central peace and security mechanisms alongside international judicial organs like the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court. It also investigates specialized agencies regulating global trade, public health, and labor standards, including the World Trade Organization, the World Health Organization, and the International Labour Organization.

This fifth edition integrates new chapters exploring non-state governance in global athletics, specifically analyzing FIFA and the International Olympic Committee. The volume is structured for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in academic courses focusing on international organizations, global governance, and international law.