International Relations refers to the cooperation or interaction between individuals or groups of nations of the world
Benefits of international relations.
a) Enhance peace and security in the world the diplomatic policies of nations call for
peaceful settlement of disputes, thus reducing war incidences.
b) Promote understanding and unity. This done through Encouraging cultural exchange
between nations.
c) Help in getting collectives solutions to world problems. Problems of global concern
like desertification, global warming, armament and environmental pollution, are
dealt with collectively.
d) Promote economic growth through trade. Due to good relations , there is expanded
international trade which enables countries to acquire goods they don’t produce
e) Developing countries get financial assistance. Developed nations have continued to
provide financial and technical assistance to developing nations
Ways in which nations relate internationally.
a) Economic relations. This is through trade and commercial activities among nations.
For example, developed nations giving loans and grants to developing nations.
b) Diplomatic relations. This is a peaceful means of relationship between nations in
which there is exchange of Ambassadors or High Commissioners.
c) Political relations. This involves cooperation between countries with similar political
systems or ideologies. E.g. USA and Western Europe, in 1964, Tanganyika united
with the island of Zanzibar to form the United Republic of Tanzania.
d) Socio-cultural relations. This takes place in form of exchange and competition between dance troops, musicians, acrobats, sports teams, theatre groups etc, e.g. participation in Commonwealth Games.
Benefits of international relations.
a) Enhance peace and security in the world the diplomatic policies of nations call for
peaceful settlement of disputes, thus reducing war incidences.
b) Promote understanding and unity. This done through Encouraging cultural exchange
between nations.
c) Help in getting collectives solutions to world problems. Problems of global concern
like desertification, global warming, armament and environmental pollution, are
dealt with collectively.
d) Promote economic growth through trade. Due to good relations , there is expanded
international trade which enables countries to acquire goods they don’t produce
e) Developing countries get financial assistance. Developed nations have continued to
provide financial and technical assistance to developing nations
Ways in which nations relate internationally.
a) Economic relations. This is through trade and commercial activities among nations.
For example, developed nations giving loans and grants to developing nations.
b) Diplomatic relations. This is a peaceful means of relationship between nations in
which there is exchange of Ambassadors or High Commissioners.
c) Political relations. This involves cooperation between countries with similar political
systems or ideologies. E.g. USA and Western Europe, in 1964, Tanganyika united
with the island of Zanzibar to form the United Republic of Tanzania.
d) Socio-cultural relations. This takes place in form of exchange and competition between dance troops, musicians, acrobats, sports teams, theatre groups etc, e.g. participation in Commonwealth Games.
