Across the globe, international norms are gaining increasing political relevance - both in rhetoric and in practice. This growing importance is mirrored by the rise of norm research within the field of International Relations. This textbook offers a clear and accessible introduction to the role of international norms in global politics and the analytical tools used to study normative change and stability. Aimed primarily at undergraduate students, it explores how norms shape international behaviour, the current state of norm research, and the key debates driving the field today.

The English translation of this book, originally in German, was facilitated by artificial intelligence. The content was later revised by the author for accuracy.