A field of study that examines the relationships between countries, focusing on politics, history, and economics. International relations is a multidiscipline, with its own schools of thought and theories drawn from anthropology, business, history, law, geography, philosophy, political science, sociology, and social theory.
One of the main benefits of studying IR is that it allows you to become a well-rounded person and gain a greater understanding of the world around us. It also develops your leadership skills, which are essential for many careers in the modern workforce.
From the Monroe Doctrine of 1823 to Theodore Roosevelt’s “isolationist” policies during World War I and the Cold War focus on containment, America’s role in the global community has evolved significantly. It now has significant economic and political interests in every region of the world, and is a major force in world affairs.
A regional grouping dominated by Nigeria, founded in 1975 and intended to encourage economic co-operation between its members and wider African states. It is often viewed as an alternative to NATO and other Western blocs such as the G8 or BRICS.