First Published in 1970.This is a collection of critical essays on international relations and is the first in a volume of series of publications. As the general title indicates, the essays will express forward looking, often 'revisionist' points of view. Their main themes will be those of contemporary international relations, broadly interpreted. But contemporary events are obviously affected by events in the past, especially the recent past, and we shall seek essays devoted to new or revised interpretations in international history. The contributors also aim at including essays on the economic as well as the political aspects of international relations.