In this video Steven Pickering, of the Department of Government explains the meaning and signifigance of information in International relations and questions how the nature of information has changed. He begins his "Introduction to International Relations" lecture by looking at the Cuban Missile Crisis. Our "Introduction to International Relations" (GV103) module provides an understanding of international politics and how to apply theoretical concepts to signifigant historical events. To find out more about studying Government and Politics at Essex go to: http://www.essex.ac.uk/government/default.aspx