International Relations

International relations is how the U.S. government manages its relationships with other countries, international organizations, and global issues, from war and peace to trade and climate policy.

This category explains the core tools of American foreign policy, including treaties, alliances, diplomacy, military power, trade rules, and foreign aid.[12]

It also explores major debates about when the United States should use force, how it should work with allies, and when it should provide assistance abroad. Read more in What Role Should the United States Play in the World?, When Should America Go to War?, and policy and security.