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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Brandon Frederick, 21, is graduating in May from Michigan State University with a double major in political theory and international relations.
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Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
The election of a new pope will influence not only religious matters but also international relations and social policies.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Eduardo Gamarra, professor of political science and international relations at Florida International University (FIU), told el Nuevo Herald that this moment marks a significant departure from previous eras.
—Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
At a time when international relations are more often shaped by economic advantage and political power grabs than humanitarian intervention, there’s something profoundly affecting about this unvarnished depiction of frontline combat.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
The election of a new pope will influence not only religious matters but also international relations and social policies.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Eduardo Gamarra, professor of political science and international relations at Florida International University (FIU), told el Nuevo Herald that this moment marks a significant departure from previous eras.
—Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
At a time when international relations are more often shaped by economic advantage and political power grabs than humanitarian intervention, there’s something profoundly affecting about this unvarnished depiction of frontline combat.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
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“International relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international%20relations. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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