The textbook contains a systematic presentation of the basic tenets of ethnopolitical science as a science and academic discipline. The content of the main historical stages of formation and development of ethnopolitical ideas, views, theories, etc. in the context of the evolution of world political thought is revealed. Features of ethnopolitics as a component of the political sphere of social activity, its objects and subjects, ethnopolitical processes and phenomena are analyzed. The basic principles and models of ethnopolitics, forms of ethnopolitical behavior of the state and ethnic communities, ways to protect the rights of ethnic minorities are considered. The essence and peculiarities of the formation of the national idea as the central principle of nation-building and state-building are revealed. Peculiarities of ethno-political processes and phenomena in modern Ukraine and other states are analyzed. For students of higher education institutions, as well as for all those who are interested in ethno-political issues.