international relations
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of international relations
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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The last stage sees job hopefuls asked to write trial reports on topics including China's international relations or defence.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Baqaei condemned the threat towards Oman, calling it "a worrying sign of the normalisation of anarchy and intimidation in international relations".
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
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
She had studied international relations in college in Rwanda.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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