Key Concepts in International Relations

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What is International Relations (IR)?

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The study of interactions between countries, including diplomacy, trade, conflict, cooperation, and the role of international organizations.

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What defines a State?

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A political entity with a defined territory, a permanent population, a government, and the ability to enter into relations with other states.

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What is a Nation?

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A group of people with a common identity, typically based on shared language, culture, ethnicity, or historical ties.

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What is a Nation-State?

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A state in which the political boundaries coincide with the cultural or national boundaries of a single nation.

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What is a Multi-Nation State?

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A state that contains more than one nation within its borders.

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What is a Multi-State Nation?

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A nation that stretches across borders and includes members who are part of different states.

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What is State Sovereignty?

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The principle that states have supreme authority over their own territory and internal affairs, free from external interference.

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What is Globalization?

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The process of increased interconnectedness and interdependence among countries in terms of economics, culture, politics, and technology.

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What are Non-State Actors?

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Entities that participate in international relations without being sovereign states.

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What are Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs)?

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Organizations created by multiple states that work together on common interests or global issues.