International Relations

International Relations (IR) is the study of the interactions and relationships between sovereign states, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other actors on the global stage. It encompasses the analysis of foreign policies, diplomacy, conflict, cooperation, power dynamics, and the impact of globalization on these entities. The field examines various aspects of international politics, including security, economic relations, human rights, environmental challenges, and international law. International Relations aims to understand how states and other actors navigate their interests, influence global events, and manage issues that transcend national borders. The discipline is interdisciplinary, incorporating insights from political science, history, economics, sociology, and law, and it seeks to provide frameworks for analyzing global affairs and fostering peace and cooperation among nations.