International Relations (ITR)

Section Information

International Relations focuses on the study of interactions among states, international organizations, non-state actors, and global systems. It examines conflict and cooperation, diplomacy, foreign policy, global governance, security, trade, and the political, economic, and social forces that shape international outcomes.

Modern research in this field includes international security, international political economy, human rights, global institutions, regional studies, peace and conflict research, foreign policy analysis, and emerging global issues such as climate change, migration, and digital governance. Advances in data analytics, strategic modeling, comparative research, and interdisciplinary approaches continue to expand the field.

This section publishes empirical studies, theoretical analyses, policy evaluations, case studies, and reviews addressing global politics, international cooperation, diplomatic behavior, security challenges, and the structures and processes that shape world affairs.

Scope

International Relations Theory
- Realism, liberalism, constructivism, and critical approaches
- Power, sovereignty, norms, and global order
- Theories of cooperation, conflict, and international change
- Emerging perspectives in global politics
Foreign Policy Analysis
- Decision-making processes and leadership behavior
- Domestic influences on foreign policy
- Diplomatic strategies, negotiation, and crisis management
- Comparative studies of foreign policy across regions
International Security and Strategic Studies
- War, conflict, and deterrence
- Military strategy, defense policy, and security alliances
- Terrorism, insurgency, and asymmetric threats
- Cybersecurity, space security, and emerging technologies
International Political Economy
- Global trade, finance, and investment flows
- Economic integration and international institutions
- Development, inequality, and political–economic interactions
- Economic sanctions, global markets, and financial governance
Global Governance and International Organizations
- United Nations, WTO, IMF, and other multilateral bodies
- Global cooperation, rule-making, and institutional design
- Norm diffusion, compliance, and institutional performance
- Transnational networks and non-state actors
Human Rights, Humanitarianism, and Global Justice
- International law, norms, and human rights protection
- Humanitarian intervention, peacebuilding, and post-conflict recovery
- Migration, refugees, and global displacement
- Equity, justice, and ethical dimensions of global governance
Regional Studies and Comparative International Systems
- Regional organizations, alliances, and geopolitical patterns
- Politics and security in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East
- Regional conflicts, cooperation, and integration
- Comparative governance and foreign policy approaches
Global Challenges and Emerging Issues
- Climate change, sustainability, and environmental security
- Global health governance and pandemic response
- Digital governance, cyber diplomacy, and information warfare
- Technology, inequality, and shifting global power dynamics