international relations
noun
plural in form but singular in construction
: a branch of political science concerned with relations between nations and primarily with foreign policies
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Lam said that Vietnam recognizes that competition among countries is a reality of international relations, but highlighted that competition must be bounded by law, guided by transparency, and exercised with restraint.
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Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Think about how international relations work.
—Kaustubh Phatak, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Putin also praised their bilateral relationship as a crucial, balancing force in international relations.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Syria’s new government has positioned itself as a neutral hub amid regional conflict, seeking to rebuild international relations after former President Bashar Assad’s ouster last year.
—Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Think about how international relations work.
—Kaustubh Phatak, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Putin also praised their bilateral relationship as a crucial, balancing force in international relations.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Syria’s new government has positioned itself as a neutral hub amid regional conflict, seeking to rebuild international relations after former President Bashar Assad’s ouster last year.
—Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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“International relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international%20relations. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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