Concepts and Theories
English School in International Relations: International Society, Order and Justice
Understand the English School view of international society, order and justice in an anarchic world of sovereign states.
What Is Hard Power? Meaning and Examples
Hard power is coercive influence that makes resistance costly or makes accepting a demand materially useful in military and economic bargaining.
Neoclassical Realism in International Relations
Neoclassical Realism explains the foreign policy of states by combining pressures from the international system with perceptions, institutions, and state capacity.
Theories of Migration: Why do people migrate?
Many theories try to explain why migration happens, by focusing on the attributes of different places, on individual decisions and on social dynamics.
Classical Realism in International Relations
Classical Realist authors, like Carr and Morgenthau, assert that states always seek power in order to survive in the world.
International Relations Theories: Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism and More
Understand how Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism and other theories explain power, cooperation and international conflict.
Power in International Relations: Definition, Elements & Types
Power is the ability to influence another actor's actions or decisions. It depends upon various factors and can assume a multitude of forms.
Hard Power, Soft Power and Smart Power: Meaning and Differences
Hard power coerces, soft power attracts, and smart power combines both according to the goals and limits of a foreign-policy strategy.
What Is Diplomacy? Meaning, Purpose and Examples
Diplomacy is the practice of negotiation between countries. It helps states solve conflicts, manage crises and cooperate without war.