International Relations

International Relations (IR) is the study of the interactions between sovereign states and other international actors, such as international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and multinational corporations. It encompasses the analysis of political, economic, social, and security issues that transcend national boundaries. IR examines how countries cooperate, compete, and negotiate on various issues, including trade, diplomacy, conflict, human rights, and environmental challenges. The field draws on various disciplines, including political science, history, economics, and law, to understand the complexities of global interactions. Key theories in IR include realism, liberalism, constructivism, and critical theory, each offering different perspectives on how international relations function and the role of power, institutions, and identities in shaping global affairs. Overall, International Relations seeks to explain how the world works at the international level and to inform policy-making and international cooperation for addressing global challenges.