Will Obama's attempts at nuclear disarmament make the world safer? Is the economic recession leading to a new era of "deglobalization"? In this updated reader, CQ Researcher reporters delve into sixteen contemporary policy issues compiling an in-depth look at today's most important questions, ranging from the developing world and human rights to climate change and terrorism. Each thorough and balanced report identifies the key players, explores what's at stake, and offers necessary background and insight to understand how past and current developments impact the future of each issue. Each chapter also includes the following special features to aid student learning and start classroom discussion: pron box that examines two competing sides of a single issue question; detailed chronology; annotated bibliography and Web resources; as well as photos, charts, graphs, and maps.