Why History Matters in International Relations International Relations (IR) studies how states interact within an international state system and the historical, political and socio-economic consequences of that interaction. Because history and politics are deeply interlinked, the study of the past equips us with the background and context needed to make sense of the present. It…
This chapter is the glossary-foundation of the whole subject —read every term before proceeding. Try to retain the technical terms exactly. Basic Terms of International Relations Term Meaning Anti-ballistic Missile A two-component system — a radar + an interceptor missile — that defends a designated target against an incoming enemy missile. Accidental War Two senses:…
See — before we memorise treaties and doctrines, ask one question: what is the ‘state’, and why does it sit at the centre of everything in IR? The state is not a gift of nature; it is a man-made ‘construct’. Once you see how it evolved — from a frightened band of hunter-gatherers to the…
