Most classical IR theory (i.e., realism, liberalism and world systems theory) considers that the actors (main participants/decision makers) in the international sphere are the states. That means that decisions are considered as being aggregated at state level and that the international system is the creation of the states.
Constructivists and structuralists (as well as a few neorealists and neoliberals) add other actors, such as non-national entities (multi-national corporations, large NGOs), subnational entities (such as structures of government competing for ideological dominance, federal regions, lobby and pressure groups and even individuals in power) and transnational entities (such as international organizations in themselves as opposed to being just expression arenas for states) as well as ideatic structures (such as securitization complexes, social constructs, social norms and laws, ideologies etc.). In these schools, defining what an actor is is left to the author, so it is best to read carefully so that you can understand what the actor considers.
International security and international economy
Two options are international studies or international relations at the bachelors level.
The actors of international relations include nation states, intergovernmental organizations (such as the United Nations), non-governmental organizations (such as Amnesty International), multinational corporations, and individuals (such as diplomats and world leaders).
The only actors recognized in International Relations are state and state alliances
The state is considered a major actor in international relations due to its sovereignty, meaning it has the authority to govern within its borders without interference from external actors. States also have the ability to enter into international agreements, engage in diplomacy, and participate in international organizations, all of which contribute to their role as key players in the global arena. Additionally, states possess military capabilities and economic power that allow them to influence and shape the international system.
States are considered the primary actors in international relations because they possess sovereign authority, maintain defined territories, and have the capacity to engage in diplomatic relations with other states. States have the power to enter into agreements, declare war, and negotiate treaties, making them the central actors in the international system.
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.
International relations is a subfield within political science that focuses specifically on interactions between states, non-state actors, and international organizations. While political science encompasses a broader study of government, politics, and policies both domestically and internationally, international relations specifically delves into the dynamics of global politics and diplomacy. Therefore, international relations can be seen as a specialized area within the larger field of political science.
The abbreviation for Bachelor of International and Global Studies is BIGS or B.I.G.S. There is not a listing for International Relations.