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This is the fourth edition of Geir Lundestad's successful textbook on the history of international politics after 1945, which has established itself as one of the leading works on the international history of the post-war era. The book concentrates on two main lines of development: on the one hand, the rivalry between the superpowers and the effects of their power and influence even in the most remote corners of the globe; and on the other hand, the weakened position of the superpowers and the developments leading up to the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the Eastern bloc. This new edition covers international developments up to mid-1998, explaining the end of the Cold War, and describing the many post-Cold War crises as well as recent political and economic developments in Russia, the EU, and East Asia. East, West, North, South offers the ideal introduction to the subject for all students of modern history and international relations, as well as the general reader with an interest in post-war history and international affairs.