Cross-cutting IR vocabulary spanning sovereignty, international law, and global governance.
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- Sovereignty
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The authority of a state to govern itself and make decisions free from external interference- Anarchy (in international relations)
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The absence of a central authority in the international system, forcing states to rely on self-help- State (in international relations)
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A political unit with a permanent population, defined territory, effective government, and capacity to enter relations with other states- Diplomacy
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The practice of managing relations and negotiations between states through official representatives- Hegemony
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The dominance of one state over others in the international system, allowing it to set rules and norms- Soft power
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The ability to influence others through attraction and persuasion rather than force or coercion- Hard power
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The use of military force and economic coercion to achieve foreign policy goals- Balance of power
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A distribution of military and economic capabilities among states such that no single state dominates all others- International law
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Rules and norms governing relations between states, derived from treaties, custom, and general principles- Treaty
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A formal written agreement between two or more states that creates binding obligations under international law- Multilateralism
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Cooperation and coordination among three or more states to achieve common objectives- Unilateralism
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Action taken by a single state independently to pursue its own interests without seeking agreement from others- NGO (non-governmental organization)
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An independent organization not created by states that operates across national boundaries for social or humanitarian goals- IGO (intergovernmental organization)
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An organization created by states through treaties to facilitate cooperation on specific issues- Deterrence
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A strategy of preventing an adversary from taking hostile action by threatening unacceptable costs or retaliation
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