International Relations

International Relations (IR) is the study and practice of the interactions between sovereign states, as well as the relationships among other political entities such as international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and multinational corporations. It encompasses a wide range of issues including diplomacy, conflict resolution, trade, human rights, and international law. The field examines how these interactions influence political, economic, and social outcomes on a global scale. Scholars and practitioners in international relations analyze power dynamics, security concerns, and the role of international institutions in fostering cooperation or managing conflicts among nations. Theories in this field include realism, liberalism, constructivism, and others, which provide different perspectives on how and why states and other actors behave the way they do in the international system. Overall, international relations seeks to understand the complexities of global affairs and the interconnectedness of states and non-state actors in an increasingly interdependent world.