Global Affairs: Power, Trade, and Global Governance

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the systems, institutions, and actors that shape global political economy and governance. From the historical roots of mercantilism to the complexities of modern trade wars and climate diplomacy, it unpacks the forces driving international cooperation and conflict. Designed for students, researchers, and policy enthusiasts, the book blends theory with current events-including WTO coalitions, BRICS dynamics, and the evolving role of non-state actors. Each chapter builds a layered understanding of how global trade and governance intersect with development, power, and reform in the 21st century. Amna Waseem is a multi‑genre author, creative entrepreneur, and MPhil scholar in Political Science at Kinnaird College for Women. With over forty published eBooks, she writes across children's and adult fiction as well as educational non‑fiction, blending imaginative storytelling with accessible insights.Her short story The Widow and the Whispering Cup is part of the digital eBook collection of the New York Public Library, while her coloring book is included in the Dubai Public Library. These international placements highlight her growing global presence and the cultural resonance of her work.Away from her desk, she embraces simple living-finding inspiration in quiet mornings with coffee and the calm of sunlit garden corners.