About the book: year / In the fourth edition of the course of lectures, as in the previous ones, the most important, key topics of political science are considered. The authors focused on the revision of outdated political science theories and approaches and on an in-depth study of new political phenomena, relations and institutions. The course of lectures was prepared in accordance with the curriculum based on generalization and use of the latest factual material. For undergraduates, graduate students and teachers of law schools.