International Relations 101

Let’s talk about international relations! In this introductory lesson, take a look at the syllabus for this extensive political science series.

Who are the major actors in international relations? Learn how entities like the United States and Russia came to exist through the principle of sovereignty.

Who is sovereign over sovereign states? Nobody! Learn how, without a unified ruler, the stage for international relations is based on anarchy.

What does it mean for X to cause Y? Learn the difference between proximate causes and underlying causes in this lesson on international relations.

In the anarchic world of international relations, how can we predict and explain outcomes? Learn how to apply game theory to political science in this lesson.