Category: IR Terminology

International political economy (IPE)

Political economy is the study of the interaction between political and economic systems, institutions, and processes. It examines how political decisions and institutions shape economic outcomes, such as trade patterns, investment flows, and economic...

What is Critical Theory in International Relations?

Critical theory in international relations is an approach that seeks to challenge and critique mainstream assumptions and practices in the field of international relations. It is influenced by critical theory, a broader intellectual tradition...

Decolonisation: Definition and Case Studies

Decolonization refers to the process of dismantling and ending the political, economic, and cultural control that a country or territory has over another. It often involves the withdrawal of colonial power from the colonized...