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International relations is one branch of the wider discipline of political science. It involves the study and dynamics of foreign affairs and issues among the nations of the world. This is a highly complex task, given that there are about 195 countries in the world and many times that number of non-governmental organizations and other players(such as multinational corporations) that interact across the globe, each seeking to enhance and further their own interests. Events, alliances, partnerships, adversarial relationships, cultures, and business are always in a constant state of change.  The study and practical application of international relations involves the application of many fields such as history, law, economics, sociology, psychology, cultural studies, philosophy and many more. IR is a critical component of daily world affairs and the maintenance of world peace and stability.



Inauguration in Chile ..View entire document here.
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Mar. 11): "We certainly congratulate President Sebastian Pinera on his inauguration and the Chilean people for another successful election process." Full Text» Find out more about this topic. Go to the link.
2009 Annual Report on Human Rights ..View complete feature using this link.
Secretary Clinton (Mar. 11): "or the last 34 years, the United States has produced the Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, providing the most comprehensive record available of the condition of human rights around the world." Full Text» Read more on this by following the linked text in the title above.
International Women's Day Events ..Learn more about this news item.
Ambassador Verveer (Mar. 11): "We are talking about universal human rights. Whether a woman lives in a village and is illiterate or whether she is highly educated living in the West, or anywhere else, for that matter, she knows deep inside of her that she is a human being, she is not to be oppressed. Get more information on this topic by clicking on the link.
Future of U.S. Public Diplomacy ..Full text of this featured news article.
Under Secretary McHale (Mar.10): "I appreciate this opportunity to discuss with you the state of America’s public diplomacy, the framework that we are developing to more closely align our activities with the nation’s foreign policy objectives, and the challenges we continue to face. Get more information on this topic by clicking on the link.
Lithuanian Independence Anniversary ..Discover more information on this subject.
Statement by Secretary Clinton, marking the 20th anniversary of the reestablishment of Lithuanian independence. Full Text» Video» If you find this of interest, please read the full feature.
International Women of Courage Award ..Click here to read more of this article.
Secretary Clinton and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the annual International Women of Courage Awards at the Department of State on March 10. Full Text» More» If you find this of interest, please read the full feature.
U.S. Position Regarding Libya ..View complete feature using this link.
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Mar. 9): "We are strongly committed to the bilateral U.S.-Libyan relationship, and Secretary Clinton has asked Assistant Secretary Jeff Feltman to travel to Tripoli next week for a series of bilateral consultations." Full Get more information on this topic by clicking on the link.
Northern Ireland Assembly Vote on Devolution ..View entire document here.
Secretary Clinton (Mar. 9): "I commend the Northern Ireland Assembly today for its affirmation of the Hillsborough Agreement and its endorsement of the devolution of policing and justice...." Full Text» Find out more about this topic. Go to the link.
Case of Missing U.S. Citizen Robert Levinson ..Additional information on this subject.
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Mar. 9): "Today marks the three-year anniversary of the disappearance of U.S. citizen Robert Levinson, who went missing in Iran during a business trip to Kish Island in 2007." Full Text» For additional details, please follow the link contained in the title.
Haiti: Next Steps ..Read full article by clicking here.
Secretary Clinton (Mar. 9): "We are preparing for the major donors conference...and we are listening very carefully to President Preval and the voices of the Haitian people as to what our next steps should be." Full Text» Use the link in the article title to view the entire news article.