Understand how Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism and other theories explain power, cooperation and international conflict.

The BRICS is a diplomatic coalition that fosters cooperation among its members and operates collectively on the world stage.

A treaty normally moves through negotiation, adoption, authentication, consent to be bound, publication and entry into force.

Power is the ability to influence another actor's actions or decisions. It depends upon various factors and can assume a multitude of forms.

The Big Stick policy was Roosevelt’s strategy of negotiating while keeping U.S. military force ready, especially in Latin America.

APEC is the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, a 21-economy group that promotes trade, investment and regional economic integration.

U.S. Indo-Pacific policy combines alliances, deterrence, economic security and regional diplomacy amid competition with China.

Understand the English School view of international society, order and justice in an anarchic world of sovereign states.

Hard power is coercive influence that makes resistance costly or makes accepting a demand materially useful in military and economic bargaining.