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Explain the term 'International Relations' and its scope.
International relations (IR) refers to the interactions among sovereign states and also includes the study of multilateral relations, war, diplomacy, trade, foreign policy, and relations with international actors such as intergovernmental organizations, nongovernmental organizations, legal bodies, and multinational corporations.
What are the major subdisciplines of political science that international relations is classified with?
Comparative politics, political theory, political methodology, and public administration.
List the three prominent schools of thought within International Relations.
Realism, liberalism, and constructivism.
When did International Relations become a discrete field of study?
International relations became a discrete field of study in 1919, when it was first offered as an undergraduate major by Aberystwyth University in the United Kingdom.
Name some of the fields from which international relations draws heavily.
International relations draws heavily from fields such as anthropology, economics, geography, law, philosophy, sociology, and history.
Test your knowledge of international relations, including the scientific study of interactions among sovereign states and activities such as war, diplomacy, trade, and foreign policy. Explore the dynamics of multilateral relations and interactions with other international actors.
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