International Relations

International Relations (IR) is the academic and professional field that studies the interactions between sovereign states and other international actors, such as international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and multinational corporations. It encompasses various aspects of political, economic, cultural, and social relationships across borders. The discipline explores issues such as diplomacy, conflict, international security, trade, and human rights, analyzing how states and non-state actors influence global affairs and manage their relationships with each other. Through theoretical frameworks such as realism, liberalism, constructivism, and others, International Relations seeks to understand the dynamics of power, cooperation, and conflict in the international system. It aims to provide insights into how global issues are shaped and resolved and the implications of these interactions for global governance and policy-making.