International Relations
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl rɪˈleɪʃənz/
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- (n.) The study and practice of legal, diplomatic, and political relationships between sovereign states and international entities.
International relations govern treaties, alliances, and diplomatic negotiations between countries.
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The term encompasses both academic study and practical legal frameworks regulating cross-border interactions, often intersecting with public international law and diplomacy.
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