Polarity in international relations is any of the various ways in which power is distributed within the international system. It describes the nature of the international system at any given period of time.

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.

K. Edward Spiezio has written:

'Beyond polarity' -- subject(s): Balance of power, International relations, War

'Beyond containment' -- subject(s): International cooperation, National security

University of International Relations was created in 1949.

The International Relations Review was created in 2009.