International Relations in India & Beyond
Foreign policy refers to the actions and decisions taken by a country or other actor in relation to its interactions with other countries and actors in the international system. It encompasses a wide range...
World-system theory is a perspective in the social sciences that explains how global economic systems operate and how they have changed over time. The theory is primarily associated with the work of sociologist Immanuel...
Women in development (WID) is a approach to development that focuses on the role of women in economic and social development. It emphasizes the need to address gender inequality and to promote the participation...
The Peace of Westphalia was a series of treaties signed in 1648 that ended the Thirty Years’ War in Europe and marked the beginning of the modern system of nation-states. The Peace of Westphalia...
In international relations, a regime is a set of rules, norms, and principles that govern the behavior of states or other actors in a specific issue area or domain. Regimes can be formal or...
A refugee is a person who has been forced to flee their home country due to persecution, conflict, violence, or other serious human rights violations. Refugees are often forced to leave behind their homes,...
Reflexivity in international relations refers to the process of self-reflection and self-criticism in the study and practice of international relations. Reflexivity involves questioning and examining the assumptions, values, and perspectives that shape our understanding...
Recognition in international relations refers to the formal acknowledgement by one state of the sovereignty and independence of another state. Recognition is an important element of international law, as it establishes the legal status...
Reciprocity is the practice of responding to the actions or behavior of others in a similar manner, and it is a key concept in international relations. Reciprocity can take many forms in international relations,...
Realism is a perspective in international relations that emphasizes the role of power and national interest in shaping international politics. Realists argue that states are motivated primarily by their own self-interest, and that they...
