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International relations is a branch of political science. Predominant study topics are politics, economics and law on a global level. It represents the study of foreign affairs and global issues among states within the international system, including the roles of states, international organizations (IGOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and multinational corporations (MNCs).

United Nations

The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that describes itself as a "global association of governments facilitating co-operation in international law, international security, economic development, and social equity"; It is the most prominent international institution. Many of the legal institutions follow the same organisational structure as the UN.

Economic institutions

International legal bodies

Human rights

Legal

Regional security arrangements

Related pages

  • Global Politics and InstitutionsPDF (449 KiB) - Article outlining a more equitable system of global relations.
  • The Graduate Program in International Affairs at The New School

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