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Synonyms

international relations

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noun

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


Etymology

Origin of international relations

First recorded in 1970–75

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Ahmad Zeidabadi, a Tehran-based international relations expert, told AFP the shift reflected Iran's assessment of Washington's intentions.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

He was finishing his studies in international relations at the University of Sydney when the cosmic moment happened in May.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

As a professor of international relations who has studied the global evolution of currency iconography for over 20 years, I take a worldwide perspective on this debate.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

Londoner Bhatia, 46, was awarded the young entrepreneur of the year award in 2013, and sits on the advisory board of the Saudi Arabian government's cultural affairs and international relations unit.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Now he’d been invited to Harvard to speak to the graduate students of Henry Kissinger, a professor of international relations.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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