International relations

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/international-relations

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the academic field?Studies interactions between states, international organizations, and non-state actors
2. What is the theoretical foundations?Rooted in concepts of sovereignty, anarchy, national interest, and power dynamics
3. Why do countries use diplomacy?Diplomacy helps countries talk to each other, negotiate, and find peaceful solutions. Ambassadors and foreign ministries use it to share ideas and avoid fights.
4. How did the United Nations help after World War II?After the wars, the United Nations was created to keep peace and help countries work together. It gives a place for nations to discuss problems and make rules that protect people.

Anarchy (International): The absence of a central world government, leading states to rely on self-help.
Realism: A theoretical perspective emphasizing states' pursuit of power and security in an anarchic system.
Liberalism: A theoretical perspective highlighting cooperation, international institutions, and interdependence among states.