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Introduction of IR - Coggle Diagram
Introduction of IR
Components and (IR):
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International Organizations: Entities like the United Nations (UN) that facilitate cooperation and address global challenges
Non-State Actors: Entities like multinational corporations, NGOs, and terrorist groups that influence international politics.
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Conflict: Tensions and disagreements that can lead to political, economic, or military confrontations.
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Globalization: The increasing interconnectedness of economies, cultures, and societies across borders.
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WHY???
Understanding Global Dynamics: It helps us understand the complexities of international politics, global issues, and the interdependence of nations
Promoting Peace and Cooperation: IR fosters dialogue, diplomacy, and cooperation among nations, contributing to peace and conflict resolution.
Addressing Global Challenges: It provides insights into tackling transnational issues like climate change, terrorism, and pandemics that require international cooperation.
Guiding Foreign Policy: IR analysis informs policymakers on foreign relations, trade, security, and strategic decision-making
Predicting International Behavior: IR theories offer frameworks to predict and explain state behavior in the international arena.
Scope of IR
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Diplomacy and Foreign Policy: Analyzes states' interactions and decision-making in the international arena.
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Major Concepts
Realism: Emphasizes power, self-interest, and anarchy in international relations.
Liberalism: Advocates cooperation, international institutions, and democracy for peace.
Constructivism: Focuses on the role of ideas, norms, and identities in shaping state behavior.
Security Dilemma: The potential for defensive actions to be misperceived as offensive by other states.
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Definition of (IR)
International Relations is the study of the interactions and relationships between states, international organizations, and other actors in the international system. It involves analyzing the role of power, diplomacy, norms, and institutions in shaping global affairs.
Organizations
- World Health Organization (WHO) - Founded in 1948
- World Bank - Founded in 1944
- International Monetary Fund (IMF) - Founded in 1944
- World Trade Organization (WTO) - Established on January 1, 1995
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) - Founded in 1949
- African Union (AU) - Founded in 2001
- Organization of American States (OAS) - Founded in 1948
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) - Founded on August 8, 1967
- European Union (EU) - Founded with the signing of the Maastricht Treaty in 1993
- Commonwealth of Nations - Originated in the mid-20th century
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) - Established in 1957
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) - Established in 1945
- International Criminal Court (ICC) - Established in 2002
- United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - Founded in 1946
- World Food Programme (WFP) - Established in 1961
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- South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) - Founded in 1985
- Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) - Founded in 1969
- Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) - Founded in 1985
- Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) - Founded in 2001
- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) - Founded in 1981
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) - Founded in 1950
- International Labour Organization (ILO) - Founded in 1919
- World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) - Founded in 1967