International Relations and Security

This area examines how states and institutions interact on the global stage, with a focus on conflict, cooperation, and governance.

Overview

Within the broad field of international relations, members of the Department concentrate on areas such as international organisations, international political economy, inter-state conflict, global governance, the role of the military, and trade policy. Their research offers insight into the forces shaping global security, the structures that underpin international cooperation, and the challenges facing states and institutions in an increasingly interconnected world.