polsc6 1 the study of international relations
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It deals with impact of International Relations in our daily life.TRANSCRIPT
The Study of International Relations
Concerns the relationships among the world governments and their close
connection with:
other actors (such as
international organizations, multilateral
corporations, and individuals);
other social structures (including economics, culture, and
domestic politics); and,
other geographic
al and historical
influences.
International Relations
IR and Daily Life
As students, how can you participate in
the international
relations?
Some example
s:
Vote in an
election
work in a political
campaign
buy a product or
service traded on
world marketswatch
the news
Through those choices, every person makes a unique contribution, however small, to the world of international
relations.
How can international
relations affect our lives?
Jobs depend on the global economy and international economic competition
Many goods we consume such as electronics, clothes, and gasoline depend on the world
trading systemThe effects of war and its dangers even in
peacetimeWhen we watch TV and filmsAdvancement of technology
Communication and transportation
Globalization IR and Daily Life
It is practical discipline• Different personalities especially
professors publicize their ideas to influence the foreign policy of their country
Theoretical debates in the field of IR are fundamental, but unresolved.• Understanding how the world
works
IR as a Field of Study
It is about international politics – the decisions of government about foreign
actors, especially other governments
It is about diplomacy, war, trade relations, alliances,
cultural exchanges, participation in
international organizations, and so forth (Political
relations)
Define by its two main subfields: • International Security• International Political Economy
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