Introducing International Relations
Published on July 16, 2025
In this free course you will be introduced to the subject of International Relations (IR). You will learn how IR seeks to analyse vital global problems and the key actors and issues involved. In the course you will explore two contemporary case studies: the competition between great powers like the USA and China for access to Africa’s resources; and the global efforts to combat international terrorism. You will come away with an insight into how to analyse and understand international affairs. First published on Wed, 16 Jul 2025 as Introducing International Relations. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Copyright 2025