I am an undergraduate student who has been trying to find some summer programs that pertain to IR. I've found one or two but the rest are closed. All resources are appreciated :)

I want to preface that I’m not an academic. I finished my non-thesis masters and enjoyed my courses. I liked the readings and really felt like I was getting a good sense of where I wanted to be. I’ve had a variety of professional experiences ranging from the non-profit sector, advocacy and policy work both at state and federal level. I’d like to continue my education and get a PhD in government but I do not want to teach.

My idea of the future is to be a Subject Matter Expert on geopolitics, focusing on a particular region. Has anyone been able to make a career out of this and have good earning potential? I’m exploring a career in government eventually.

I’m curious to know what others have been able to do with their PhD, if it made a huge difference in the career trajectory (other than an increase in salary vs. type of positions that are now open).

Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.

Where can I find the outcomes and minutes etc of those debates

Hello! I'm an International Relations student, six months away from graduation. I loved studying IR, and I LOVE working in the field. I'm very happy I chose this path. However, to be honest, nothing during my studies captured my attention in a special way. There's nothing that piqued my interest enough to make me want to explore it deeply. I enjoyed everything, but only on a superficial level.

I'm really struggling to find a theme for my final dissertation. If anyone has a recommendation, please share! I'm open to writing about anything—I just need a topic.

Next year I will graduate in International Relations and French at a UK university. I can speak four languages fluently (Italian, polish, English, french). I am currently pursuing a stage with an NGO in France.

I read that a masters in IR can be quite useless and make it hard to find a job if you are lacking connections.

I am not familiar with the job market and ignore what fields are the most profitable/ easier to find jobs in. I am not too picky when it comes to what study (apart economics and statistics) and I am accepting of every subject as long as it soothes my future job anxiety. Please let me know what master path could conjugate the best with my portfolio/cv.

Hi! I’m an international student studying a mix of PPE as an undergrad in Canada. I have decent grades and decent extracurriculars with excellent recommendations by professors and employers. I’ve spent enough money on my undergraduate studies but I still don’t feel like going into the work force. I’m highly inclined to get into diplomacy and lobbying. I really really want to move to the states but only on one condition that I don’t want to spend more money on my degree.

I had a study abroad in UK for an IR course and thoroughly enjoyed it. I would love to go to UK (not London) for my studies too but it won’t be my first choices.

I have an Indian passport and won’t mind sitting for IFS exam for my country sometime in the future. I’m in the middle of preparing for GRE and DELF A1 as well am writing my final year uni exams.

I’m highly stressed as all of this coincides with the same time when the masters applications are also due.

The school I have in my mind: Fletcher Tufts Elliot GWU American University UC Berkeley Boston University

Far reach - Georgetown Columbia Science Po

It’s a very big decision and I could hear my stomach growling just thinking about it. It’s making me really really anxious. I have two excel sheet named: Masters and Jobs which is why I’m unable to focus on any one. It feels like I’m in two boats and both are sinking with approaching deadlines as well as I have my exams gosh🥲

If anyone have some kind words to help me understand what should I do or how to get clarity, I’ll be very grateful.

Pretty much what the post says. I can't stand the pro-US stance that pervades media outlets like the Economist.

I wonder if anyone here has studied this topic and if they would like to refer me to any relevant sources.

For example I want to read Kenneth Waltz, and know where to get his major works, such as online or buy them form amazon. But what about his extensive number of smaller essays he wrote. I can find some of them in places but was wondering if there was a place where all or most his works are organized. This isn't just for Waltz specifically, and not just IR, but just uses as an example. Thanks.

I was planning to do computer science, but honestly IR sounds like something I would really enjoy studying and being in a career in, even if it is just a typical office setting with no travel. What should I know before switching?

I have done my bachelor's in engineering and am looking to shift towards International Relations

Should I pick up a textbook or read the classics?

ICESCR article 62 states that the ecosoc can initiate studies on international economic , social and related matters but when does a matter become an "international" economic , social and cultural matter ?

The organizational structure of OAS seems much more democratic than even the EU yet it still seems to not be able to accomplish many of the goals stated in the OAS charter. Why is that ?

Hey all, I am looking for an authoritative, comprehensive book on the Syrian Civil war, preferably published relatively recently to cover the so called stalemate and the current situation. I would love to hear your suggestions.

I didn't see a parent post to discuss for anyone with that weird, academic "almost bursting out" sense about stuff, so I figured I'd post this. I also participated in a Discord/Youtube livestream which is truly cringeworthy, and it was me and a bunch of other folks interested in philosophy, without as much I.R. focus, I can share the link! A few ideas:

- I believe defining milestones will keep pushing the ball up the hill. Maybe this is essentially already done with involving the formal Lebanese military and UN, but I think there's more to it than that. 60 days isn't long, enough to work.

- My own personal vent, I have a 75% confident level that the paper that was pushed out, is it. It's done, complete, and I'm trying to temper my ability to really only have 75% knowledge of Lebanese politics to say more.

- I think this is actually really good, and it's fruitful, and I'm glad the US decided to get involved and do it. I think more talk which appears multi-lateral and involves formal systems is getting the right idea across, at the right time, and - it should ideally open more avenues for cooperation and co-originated strategy versus not.

IDK I'm trying to temper my animal brain more often and more holistically without making stuff up, and yes sorry this is also cringeworthy, but it's on the internet now.

edit: Also, like normal human stuff, I haven't seen any coverage about like PTSD and really the human impact people are expecting either, like....another vent, I don't know what people do all day, how they spend their time, how they do whatever, whatever whatever. But like, my god. Use the word apartheid, genocide, or "authoritarian dictator" five more times, and see if it sweetens the pot.

This book is on the list of recommended literature for at least 1 of my classes (1st semester of IR). It's also been mentioned a couple of times during classes. Due to this I have been planning on reading it soon.

However, due to the controversial nature of Henry Kissinger, I have been wondering about what biases and prejudices I should take into account while reading his work. Is it considered as vital to understanding modern international relations, history, and diplomacy as I have been led to believe? Could anyone provide me with some context, so that my reading may be more fruitful and efficient?

Thanks in advance!

Hello everyone! I'm a returned Peace Corps Volunteer looking to pursue a masters in International Affairs/International Relations. I found out about this program and was wondering if anybody could give me more insight on how their experience has been so far. My undergraduate GPA wasn't the best (less than a 3.3) and do not have much experience in the field besides Peace Corps. I'm seeking a career in the foreign service and would love to hear more about other programs (either within the U.S. or abroad).