International Relations (IR) is the study and practice of the interactions and relationships between sovereign states and other international actors, such as international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and multinational corporations. It encompasses various dimensions, including diplomacy, conflict resolution, globalization, trade, and international law. IR examines how countries cooperate, compete, and manage their affairs on the global stage, exploring the underlying factors that influence their behaviors, interests, and policies. The field combines elements from political science, history, economics, and sociology to analyze issues like war, peace, security, human rights, and environmental challenges. Scholars and practitioners in international relations seek to understand the complexities of global dynamics, power structures, and the interdependence of nations in an increasingly interconnected world.
European leaders are urgently convening in Paris amid growing diplomatic tensions involving the US and Russia over Ukraine. There is concern that Europe may become a bystander as negotiations between…