This is a subreddit for discussing international relations (IR). Feel free to discuss anything that fits within the three subfields of IR (IR Theory, Security Studies, and International Political Economy) and much more.

We hold an expansive view of IR, recognizing that the borders between other subfields of Political Science (such as Comparative Politics, Political Economy, Institutions, and Political Theory) and IR are sometimes blurred. We also appreciate work published in the other social sciences and humanities if it reflects in some way on world politics. As a general rule, topics that could be published on in leading IR journals would be welcome here.

These discussions should generally be academic in nature and we encourage them to also be inter-disciplinary. Content on this subreddit does not just have to be about IR research, but it can also be about the discipline of IR. As many students of IR are interested in international organizations, non-profits and IR-related private sector careers, feel free to post content related to the workings of these institutions and career prospects.

Some basic rules in brief:

Be civil
Don't be a bigot
Don't be a jerk
Don't post nonsense
Don't encourage violence
No AI garbage

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