Idealism in international relations theory emphasizes the importance of cooperation, diplomacy, and international organizations to promote peace and security among states. It argues that values and norms should guide state behavior in the international arena instead of power politics. Idealists advocate for collective action and the promotion of human rights and democracy as key components of a peaceful world order.

A person who studies international relations is often referred to as an international relations scholar or expert, or simply as a student of international relations.

University of International Relations was created in 1949.

The International Relations Review was created in 2009.

E-International Relations was created in 2007.