David P. Forsythe presents a compelling introduction to international human rights in a political context. He stresses the difficulties of interjecting human rights into foreign policy and international politics, while recognising the considerable progress that has been made over time. Focusing on international organizations, states, corporations, and private advocacy groups, Forsythe addresses key themes including war, migration, climate change, and slavery.

Key features include:
• a multidisciplinary approach that draws on findings in political science, law, diplomacy, history, and economics
• discussion of a broad range of both traditional and contemporary topics from the United Nations to the internet and pandemics
• an assessment of the progress made in promoting human rights and humanitarian ideas, and how these ideas translate into tangible improvements for human dignity.