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What field of political science studies interactions that take place among international actors?
What field of political science studies interactions that take place among international actors?
International Relations (IR)
Which of the following are examples of interactions covered by International Relations (IR)?
Which of the following are examples of interactions covered by International Relations (IR)?
- Peace
- Wars
- Diplomacy
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a state actor?
Which of the following is an example of a state actor?
- IGOs (Intergovernmental Organizations)
- Transnational private groups/individuals
- A Nation (correct)
- All of the above
What does FP stand for in the context of international relations?
What does FP stand for in the context of international relations?
Define Foreign Policy (FP).
Define Foreign Policy (FP).
In the context of International Relations, what does IR refer to?
In the context of International Relations, what does IR refer to?
Which of the following is a subfield of International Relations (IR)?
Which of the following is a subfield of International Relations (IR)?
What is the focus of International Security Studies (ISS)?
What is the focus of International Security Studies (ISS)?
What is the focus of International Political Economy (IPE)?
What is the focus of International Political Economy (IPE)?
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IR Definition
IR Definition
A field within political science studying interactions among international agents.
Interactions Covered by IR
Interactions Covered by IR
Peace, war, diplomacy, alliances, trade, aid, and integration.
Actors in IR
Actors in IR
States, IGOs (Intergovernmental Organizations), and transnational actors.
Foreign Policy (FP)
Foreign Policy (FP)
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IR and Foreign Policy
IR and Foreign Policy
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Subfields of IR
Subfields of IR
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International Security Studies (ISS)
International Security Studies (ISS)
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ISS Focus After Cold War
ISS Focus After Cold War
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International Political Economy (IPE)
International Political Economy (IPE)
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IGOs
IGOs
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Transnational Actors
Transnational Actors
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Study Notes
- International Relations (IR) is interdisciplinary.
- IR is a subfield of Political Science focused on interactions among international actors.
- IR covers a wide range of interactions: Peace, Wars, Diplomacy, Alliances, Trade, Aid, and integration etc.
- IR involves a mix of cooperative and conflictive interactions.
- State actors engage in "politics among nations."
- Non-state actors include Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) and Transnational actors (private groups/individuals).
IR and Foreign Policy
- Foreign Policy (FP) is the program of action that an international actor uses to deal with the external environment to achieve specific objectives.
- International Relations (IR) is the accumulation of interactions of the Foreign Policies of two or more Actors.
Subfields of International Relations
- International Security Studies (ISS) and International Political Economy (IPE) define the scope of the field of IR.
- IR focused on International Security Studies traditionally, dealing with questions of war, peace, alliances, arms races, and military capabilities.
- After the Cold War in 1990, security studies expanded to focus on regional and ethnic conflicts.
- The significant importance of economics on international relations led to the rise of IPE, which is focused on the political aspects of economic and financial relations between states.
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Description
This lesson explores the interdisciplinary nature of International Relations (IR) as a subfield of Political Science, focusing on interactions among international actors. It covers a wide range of topics, including peace, wars, diplomacy, and trade. It also discusses the relationship between IR and Foreign Policy, as well as subfields like International Security Studies and International Political Economy.
