Podcast
Questions and Answers
IR is the field of ______ that studies interactions that take place among International actors.
IR is the field of ______ that studies interactions that take place among International actors.
Political Science
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)
International Relations only focuses on cooperative interactions between actors.
International Relations only focuses on cooperative interactions between actors.
False (B)
Which of the following is the definition of a state actor in International Relations (IR)?
Which of the following is the definition of a state actor in International Relations (IR)?
What does IGOs stand for, in the context of International Relations?
What does IGOs stand for, in the context of International Relations?
Define Foreign Policy (FP) in the context of International Relations.
Define Foreign Policy (FP) in the context of International Relations.
What are the two subfields of International Relations?
What are the two subfields of International Relations?
What is the focus of International Security Studies (ISS)?
What is the focus of International Security Studies (ISS)?
What event broadened the study of security in International Relations to include regional and ethnic conflicts?
What event broadened the study of security in International Relations to include regional and ethnic conflicts?
What is the focus of International Political Economy (IPE)?
What is the focus of International Political Economy (IPE)?
Flashcards
International Relations (IR)
International Relations (IR)
The field of Political Science that studies interactions among international agents.
Examples of IR interactions
Examples of IR interactions
Peace, war, diplomacy, alliances, trade, aid, and integration.
Main Actors in IR
Main Actors in IR
States, IGOs (Intergovernmental Organizations), and transnational actors (private groups/individuals).
Foreign Policy (FP)
Foreign Policy (FP)
Signup and view all the flashcards
IR vs. Foreign Policy
IR vs. Foreign Policy
Signup and view all the flashcards
Subfields of IR
Subfields of IR
Signup and view all the flashcards
International Security Studies (ISS)
International Security Studies (ISS)
Signup and view all the flashcards
ISS Post-Cold War
ISS Post-Cold War
Signup and view all the flashcards
International Political Economy (IPE)
International Political Economy (IPE)
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
- The field of International Relations (IR) is interdisciplinary.
- IR is a field of political science.
- IR studies interactions among international actors.
- IR covers a wide range of interactions including peace, wars, diplomacy, alliances, trade, aid and integration.
- Interactions can be cooperative, conflictive, or a mix of both.
- State actors are a type of actor in IR; IR is "politics among nations".
- Non-state actors are also actors in IR.
- IGOs are intergovernmental organizations and are examples of non-state actors.
- Transnational entities (private groups/individuals) are non-state actors.
- Foreign policy (FP) is the declared program of action of an international actor to deal with the external environment in order to achieve certain objectives.
- IR amounts to the sum of interactions of the foreign policies of two or more actors.
Subfields of IR
- The scope of IR can be defined by its subfields.
- International Security Studies (ISS) is a subfield of IR that traditionally focused on questions of war, peace, alliances, arms races, and military capabilities.
- After the end of the Cold War in 1990, the study of security became broader, focusing more on regional and ethnic conflicts.
- International Political Economy (IPE) is a subfield of IR.
- The impact of economics on international relations led to the rise of the subfield of IPE.
- IPE focuses on the political aspects of economic and financial relations between states.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
International Relations (IR) is an interdisciplinary field within political science that studies interactions among international actors. These interactions encompass peace, war, diplomacy, trade, and more, and can be cooperative or conflictive. Key actors include state and non-state entities like IGOs and transnational groups.
