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International Relations is defined as the study of the relationships between nations, states, and other actors on the global stage. It involves analyzing the interactions between sovereign entities, intergovernmental organizations, non-state actors, and multinational corporations. IR is concerned with understanding the dynamics of power, cooperation, and conflict among these actors, and how they shape international institutions, norms, and laws...International Relations is characterized by a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on insights from economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, and history...It encompasses a wide range of subfields, including:

• Diplomacy: The study of negotiations, treaties, and agreements between states.
• Foreign Policy: The analysis of a state’s actions and decisions regarding its relations with other states.
• Conflict Resolution: The study of methods and strategies for resolving conflicts between states and non-state actors.
• Globalization: The study of the impact of global economic, technological, and cultural trends on international relations.
• International Law: The study of rules and norms that regulate the behavior of states and non-state actors.

from the Jindal School of International Affairs