Approaches to International Relations

The study of interactions among actors in international politics, including states, organizations, and individuals.

Frameworks for understanding international events and answering foundational questions in the field.

A theory that states exist in an anarchic international system, focusing on national interest and power.

A variant of realism that emphasizes the international system's structure.

A theory that emphasizes cooperation among actors, international norms, and institutions.

A variant of liberalism that highlights the role of international institutions in facilitating cooperation.

A theory emphasizing economic class and the role of international capitalism in shaping international relations.

A theory that highlights the role of ideas and social norms in shaping state interests and international relations.

The absence of a central global authority.

A state's goals and priorities in international relations.

A hypothetical condition without government or civil order.

Different perspectives for understanding international relations (individual, state, system).

Understanding international relations through historical events and trends.

A scientific approach to studying international relations.

A systematic approach to research.

Using philosophical ideas to study international relations.

Using past events to understand current issues in international relations.

Comparisons made to understand events.

Examining topics from a specific state's viewpoint.

International Governmental Organizations

Non-governmental organizations

Rules and principles that guide relations between states and other actors.

Capacity to influence others.

The study of interactions among actors in international politics, including states, organizations, and individuals.

Frameworks for understanding international events and answering fundamental questions in the field.

A theory that states exist in an anarchic international system, focusing on national interest and power.

A variant of realism that emphasizes the international system's structure.

A theory that emphasizes cooperation among actors, international norms, and institutions.

A variant of liberalism that highlights the role of international institutions in facilitating cooperation.

A theory emphasizing economic class and the role of international capitalism in shaping international relations.

A theory that highlights the role of ideas and social norms in shaping state interests and international relations.

The absence of a central global authority.

A state's goals and priorities in international relations.

A hypothetical condition without government or civil order.

Different perspectives for understanding international relations (individual, state, system).

Understanding international relations through historical events and trends.

A scientific approach to studying international relations.

A systematic approach to research.

Using philosophical ideas to study international relations.

Using past events to understand current issues in international relations.

Comparisons made to understand events.

Examining topics from a specific state's viewpoint.

International Governmental Organizations

Non-governmental organizations

Rules and principles that guide relations between states and other actors.

Capacity to influence others.

To understand the interactions between actors in the international system and to find solutions to global challenges.

Globalization, transnational crime, fragile states, ethnic conflicts.

To understand the context of current events and learn from past mistakes.

Leaders can influence foreign policy, public opinion can impact elite decisions, and private citizens can participate in transnational movements.

They play significant roles in governing international relations, promoting cooperation, and addressing global challenges.

Security, economics, human rights, and transnational issues such as the environment, global health, and crime.