1. The study and practice of diplomatic, political, economic, and cultural relations between countries or nations
She earned her degree in international relations.
Ela obteve seu diploma em relações internacionais.
2. The interactions and connections between different nations on the global stage
International relations between the two countries improved after the trade agreement.
As relações internacionais entre os dois países melhoraram após o acordo comercial.
3. An academic discipline concerned with studying interactions between states and other actors in global politics
International relations scholars analyze geopolitical conflicts.
Estudiosos de relações internacionais analisam conflitos geopolíticos.