In 1957, the International Atomic Energy Agency was established for the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear technology. This title examines the roles of this global agency, from the inspectors who searched for traces of nuclear material in Iraq and North Korea to the fight against agricultural pests in Africa.

Coverage includes:
- The relationship of the organization to nation-state sovereignty
- Its power in organizational decision-making
- The organization's role in building peace and stability, and fighting corruption
- The relationship of economic development to the environment
- The conflict of conformity vs. regional distinctiveness when free trade is introduced
- The achievements and criticisms of the organization.