International Relations | GAI Integration

International relations (IR) is an academic discipline dedicated to understanding the complex web of interactions between states and other global actors. It delves into diplomacy, foreign policy, international law, and the dynamics of war and peace, examining how entities like [[intergovernmental organizations|IGOs]] and [[multinational corporations|MNCs]] shape global affairs. Often considered a subfield of [[political science|political science]], IR draws heavily from [[history|history]], [[economics|economics]], and [[sociology|sociology]] to construct its theoretical frameworks. Prominent schools of thought, including [[realism|realism]], [[liberalism|liberalism]], and [[constructivism|constructivism]], offer distinct lenses through which to analyze global phenomena. The field grapples with issues ranging from [[globalization|globalization]] and [[international trade|international trade]] to [[geopolitics|geopolitics]] and [[human rights|human rights]], seeking to explain and sometimes influence the conduct of international actors.