Category: International Relations

Table of Contents Introduction Use of Hard and Soft Power Use of Liberalism Use of Realism Use of Democratic Peace Theory Conclusion References Introduction The relation between Iran and the US dates back to many years ago. There are reports which indicate that this relation can be traced back to the last years of the…

One cannot tell what will happen in the next 25 years in international politics. Nevertheless, experts agree that the world will become less liberal. In fact, it is assumed that the United States will be unable to retain its power and maintain global order, as newly powerful states will start to promote their agendas. Nonetheless,…

Introduction From the time when the Second World War was concluded, a lot of debates and controversies regarding the impacts of nuclear weapons on diplomacy has characterised the international arena. As indicated by Brown (2001), nuclear weapons are a part of the incorporated policy of defence, which is also comprised of diplomacy and a set…

There is a range of assumptions supported by different nations; among them, there are solidarity and the importance of collaboration. Speaking about such China and Africa, it is necessary to mention that it does not seem to be very easy for them to build strong and effective relationships (Asongu & Aminkeng, 2013). To some extent,…

Introduction One of the most notable aspects of today’s geopolitical situation in the world has to do with the fact that, as time passes on, a number of classical notions/concepts, concerned with the theory of international relations (IR), become either outdated or transformed to a degree of beginning to convey an entirely new meaning. For…

Nations formulate policies to enable a positive relationship with other countries. The formation of international policies may be guided by other nations’ actions, which affect a country directly. The following essay analyzes Cuba’s foreign policies to determine how they affect and are influenced by other nations. The U.S. and Cuba’s international relationship failed after the…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Brief History Trade Relations Exports and Imports Political Relations Conclusion References Abstract China and Africa have been economic and political allies for many years. Trade and politics are examples of the defining aspects of their relations. In the 1990s, China’s rapid industrialization increased demand for African raw materials, while Africa’s…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Trade Relations Political Relations Conclusion References Abstract The formal relations between China and Africa date back to the 1950s. While China depends on imports of products such as oil, steel, copper, and agricultural goods from Africa, Africa experiences tremendous economic growth as China offers a ready market for its commodities.…

Table of Contents Introduction Using force or democracy to ensure stability in the Gulf Levels of analysis References Introduction World security is closely linked to international commerce. One commodity that greatly affects trends in international politics and commercial relations is oil. The gulf holds the majority of the world’s proven oil reserves. For a long…

International relations have always been a very complicated subject. Every generation of people living in our world experienced challenges related to public affairs and understanding between different countries. The problems are caused by the fact that even though the general system of values is common for the whole world, various political leaders and various nations…