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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The service was the idea of Olu Orange, a lawyer and USC political science and international relations professor who runs the Agents of Change Civil Rights Advocacy Initiative.
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Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
The palace announced last month that Ingrid Alexandra will pursue a three-year degree with a focus on international relations and political economy.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 June 2025
Kennan, an expert on Germany and Russia, was among the most perceptive of American analysts of international relations, an always ardent student and writer.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
Meanwhile, other problems are new – hostilities are rising between Israel and Iran, alongside other neighbors in the Middle East, are testing international relations to the limit.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 22 June 2025
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Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
The palace announced last month that Ingrid Alexandra will pursue a three-year degree with a focus on international relations and political economy.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 June 2025
Kennan, an expert on Germany and Russia, was among the most perceptive of American analysts of international relations, an always ardent student and writer.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
Meanwhile, other problems are new – hostilities are rising between Israel and Iran, alongside other neighbors in the Middle East, are testing international relations to the limit.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 22 June 2025
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“International relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international%20relations. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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