international relations

American  

noun

1. a branch of political science dealing with the relations between nations.

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Etymology

Origin of international relations

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Mr. Dhume holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Delhi, a master’s degree in international relations from Princeton University, and a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

“Amateurs look at strategy; pros look at logistics,” said Robert Pape, a professor of international relations at the University of Chicago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

There's also the poor state of international relations.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Raja Qaiser Ahmed, a professor of international relations at Islamabad's Quaid-i-Azam University, said Pakistan's robust military responses in both conflicts helped burnish its regional credentials.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

They had developed sophisticated philosophies of government, traditions of diplomacy, and policies of international relations.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz