International Relations (IR) is a field of study and practice that focuses on the interactions between sovereign states, as well as non-state actors such as international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and multinational corporations. It encompasses the analysis of political, economic, social, and cultural relationships on a global scale. IR examines how countries engage with one another through diplomacy, conflict, trade, and treaties, and it seeks to understand the dynamics that influence international cooperation and competition. The field also considers theoretical perspectives such as realism, liberalism, constructivism, and critical theories, which provide frameworks for analyzing global issues such as security, development, human rights, and environmental challenges. Overall, International Relations aims to comprehend and address complex global phenomena and trends that shape the contemporary world.
An unusual alliance attempt surfaced in Germany as AfD proposed collaboration with Die Linke to disrupt a Bundestag session. Die Linke rejected the AfD's overture, emphasizing the need for a…