*/International Studies

International Relations (IR) is the study of how countries, international organizations, and non-state actors interact within the global system. It explores themes such as diplomacy, conflict, cooperation, globalization, and international law. Rooted in theories like realism, liberalism, and constructivism, IR seeks to explain why states go to war, how peace is maintained, and how global governance and economic systems shape international stability. It provides a framework to understand the complex web of political, economic, and cultural forces that define global affairs.