international relations
noun
plural in form but singular in construction
: a branch of political science concerned with relations between nations and primarily with foreign policies
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When applied to complex international relations with centuries of historical context, not all approaches yield the sustainable, mutually beneficial results that characterize truly successful diplomacy.
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Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent developments in the electricity trade between the U.S. and Canada highlight its critical role not just in energy supply but also in international relations and economic stability.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Changes in international relations Americans also think there are major changes happening with U.S. international relations.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2025
But unilateral missile disarmament is virtually unheard-of in international relations.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
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Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent developments in the electricity trade between the U.S. and Canada highlight its critical role not just in energy supply but also in international relations and economic stability.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Changes in international relations Americans also think there are major changes happening with U.S. international relations.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2025
But unilateral missile disarmament is virtually unheard-of in international relations.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
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“International relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/international%20relations. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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