International Relations in India & Beyond
Mercantilism is an economic theory and system that emerged in Europe during the early modern period (16th-18th centuries). It is based on the idea that a country’s wealth and power depend on its ability...
A mercenary is an individual who is hired to fight or to perform other military or security-related services for a country or group, typically for financial gain. The use of mercenaries in international relations...
A middle power in international relations is a country that has a significant influence on global affairs but is not a superpower. Middle powers are typically smaller or medium-sized countries that have a strong...
Misperception in international relations refers to the occurrence of misunderstandings or inaccurate perceptions between countries or groups, which can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts. Misperceptions can be caused by a variety of factors, including...
In international relations, modernization theory is a perspective that explains how societies develop and progress over time. It is based on the idea that societies go through a process of social, economic, and political...
Bilateralism refers to a type of international relations in which two countries or groups engage in direct negotiations and agreements with one another. Bilateral relations are typically characterized by a focus on the specific...
Mutually assured destruction (MAD) is a doctrine of military strategy and national security policy in which a full-scale use of nuclear weapons by two or more opposing sides would effectively result in the destruction...
The League of Nations was an international organization that was established after World War I with the goal of promoting international cooperation and resolving international disputes peacefully. It was founded in 1919 and was...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization that was established in 1944 to promote international financial stability and cooperation. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and is composed of 189 member countries....
Isolationism in international relations refers to a country’s foreign policy of avoiding involvement in international conflicts and avoiding alliances with other countries. It is a policy of non-interference in the affairs of other countries...
