The Study of Global Affairs

In this era of globalization, international organizations and government bodies have become increasingly important to managing the world. Examples include the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, which promote economic development, support countries with balance of payments problems, and provide other forms of financial assistance. In addition, the United Nations […]

The Art and Science of Diplomacy

Diplomacy is the art, science and means by which nations, groups or individuals conduct their affairs in relations with other states, aiming to safeguard interests and promote political, economic, cultural, scientific or other ties. It conducts the passages from protest to menace, dialogue to negotiation, ultimatum to reprisal and war’s termination, laying the foundations of […]

The Field of World News

The field of world news covers events and issues outside the direct purview of national governments or institutions such as multilateral organizations. A distinction is sometimes made between “world” news and the more narrowly defined topic of national news (although even this definition often includes stories concerning wars in which a country is directly involved […]