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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But the laws of international relations are ruthless.
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Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Unilateralism has not been historically effective at confronting major collective international relations challenges.
—Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Stiffler is a graduate of William Jewell College with a bachelor’s in international relations and German, according to her campaign website.
—Pj Green
october 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
On one hand, this could be tied to travel or international relations, or something more down-to-earth like legalities or getting involved with spiritual communities.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
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Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Unilateralism has not been historically effective at confronting major collective international relations challenges.
—Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Stiffler is a graduate of William Jewell College with a bachelor’s in international relations and German, according to her campaign website.
—Pj Green
october 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
On one hand, this could be tied to travel or international relations, or something more down-to-earth like legalities or getting involved with spiritual communities.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for international relations
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“International relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international%20relations. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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