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Important Definitions IR

The document provides key definitions related to International Relations (IR), including concepts such as sovereignty, power, national interest, and diplomacy. It outlines various theories like realism, liberalism, and constructivism, as well as important ideas such as globalization, security dilemma, and collective security. Additionally, it addresses the role of non-state actors and the significance of international law and human rights.

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Important Definitions IR

The document provides key definitions related to International Relations (IR), including concepts such as sovereignty, power, national interest, and diplomacy. It outlines various theories like realism, liberalism, and constructivism, as well as important ideas such as globalization, security dilemma, and collective security. Additionally, it addresses the role of non-state actors and the significance of international law and human rights.

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Important Definitions in International Relations

International Relations (IR): The study of relationships among countries, including the roles of
states, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, and multinational
corporations.

Sovereignty: The full right and power of a governing body to govern itself without any interference
from outside sources or bodies.

Power: The ability of an actor (state or non-state) to influence the behavior of others to achieve
desired outcomes.

National Interest: The strategic goals and ambitions of a state, including security, economic
prosperity, and cultural values.

Balance of Power: A system in which states maintain stability by preventing any one state from
gaining supremacy.

Diplomacy: The practice of managing international relations by negotiation, communication, and


representation between states.

Globalization: The process by which the world becomes increasingly interconnected through
trade, communication, culture, and politics.

Realism: A theory of international relations that emphasizes states’ pursuit of power and security in
an anarchic international system.

Liberalism: A theory that highlights cooperation, institutions, and interdependence among states
for peace and prosperity.

Constructivism: A theory that stresses the role of ideas, norms, and identities in shaping
international relations.

Security Dilemma: A situation in which one state’s efforts to increase its security causes insecurity
in other states.

Collective Security: The concept that peace can be maintained if states collectively oppose
aggression by any one state.

International Law: A set of rules and principles that govern relations between states and other
international actors.

Human Rights: The basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person, universally recognized
and protected by international law.

Non-State Actors: Entities such as NGOs, multinational corporations, and terrorist groups that play
a role in international relations.

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