This course examines several aspects of regions and regionalism in the current global political economy. It explores the main theories and approaches to regionalism, traces the history, and examines the main regional institutions. We will delve into the profile of member states and principal political and economic dynamics of the regions and regional groupings selected for our case studies. We will also discuss the evolution and current trends in regional integration and cooperation, the functions of regional structures in the global order and in the development and adjustment strategies of states in the international system.