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Stages in the Development of

International Relations (as a field of study)


• Stage one: Period of diplomatic history (ends
in 1918)
• Stage Two: Study of current affairs was
highly emphasized
• Stage Three: Considered war as accident, IRs
was institutionalized through
International Law (IL) and
International Organizations (IOs)
Stages in the Development of International
Relations (as a field of study)
• Stage Four: shift of emphasis from IL and IOs
to forces and influences, these
forces and influences determine
foreign policy
• Stage Five: Concentrated on system analysis
and creation of a body of theory

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