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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South Africans Weigh In Sally Matthews, an associate professor in politics and international relations at Rhodes University, whose work has focused on white identity in South Africa, disagreed with Musk's characterization of what is happening in South Africa.
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
The challenge of international relations For now, a return to full-scale war in Lebanon does not appear to be on the table.
—Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 15 May 2025
At Northwestern, Meghan double-majored in theater and international relations.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 13 May 2025
His extensive experience in international relations includes times as the Vatican's ambassador Venezuela, as well as the driving force behind the Vatican's rapprochement with China and Vietnam.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 7 May 2025
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
The challenge of international relations For now, a return to full-scale war in Lebanon does not appear to be on the table.
—Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 15 May 2025
At Northwestern, Meghan double-majored in theater and international relations.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 13 May 2025
His extensive experience in international relations includes times as the Vatican's ambassador Venezuela, as well as the driving force behind the Vatican's rapprochement with China and Vietnam.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 7 May 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 27 May. 2025.
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