This module examines the changing nature of political authority in contemporary world politics. Drawing on what scholars have to say about international institutions and global governance, it asks critical questions with implications for global order, peace, prosperity, and democracy. Who manages global problems, and by what authority? Through what kinds of institutions and practices is the globalized world governed? Is global governance desirable, and what is its future? On successful completion of this module, students should be able to (a) identify the fundamental questions surrounding the politics and processes of global governance; (b) place them in a modern historical context and analyze with theoretical frameworks; and (c) evaluate the desirability and progress of global governance in various issue areas.