International Relations (IR) is the study of the interactions between sovereign states, as well as the relationships between non-state actors, international organizations, and other entities on the global stage. It encompasses the analysis of political, economic, social, and legal dimensions of international affairs. The field examines issues such as conflict and cooperation, diplomacy, international law, global governance, security, trade, and human rights. Scholars and practitioners of international relations seek to understand how countries interact, the factors that drive foreign policy, and the implications of these interactions for global stability and peace. The discipline draws on theories such as realism, liberalism, constructivism, and Marxism to interpret and explain global phenomena.
U.S. imposed new tariffs under Trump, sparking retaliatory measures from China and Canada. China targets U.S. agriculture, planning tariffs on items like chicken, cotton, corn, and wheat. Canada responds by…