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Introduction to International Relations and Global Politics

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This Introduction to International Relations and Global Politics page on GoConqr gathers community-made mind maps, flashcards, quizzes and notes, from realism and liberalism to the United Nations, ASEAN and China's power. It's built for university students and professional candidates, school students, and teachers after ready-made material. There are over 600 resources here, including more than 50 quizzes and over 400 mind maps, ranging from school-level global politics to university IR courses. Pick a topic, try a quiz to find your gaps, then make your own revision sets.

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About Introduction to International Relations and Global Politics

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What this unit covers

The page brings together the core ideas of international relations. The mind map International Relations links power (hard, soft and smart), war, peace, states and the main theories: realism, liberalism and the English School. The mind map Global Politics - the entire paper except for comparative theories. is a wide overview that starts with state sovereignty and nation states.

Where to start

Begin with the big-picture maps, then move to vocabulary. The deck International Relations Definitions and the note Approaches to Global Politics Definitions give you the terms. The deck Diplomacy and the mind map SOFT POWER are good next steps once the basics feel familiar.

  • Theory: IR THEORIES, DOYLE 1982 and the quiz Neoliberalism vs Neorealism.
  • Institutions: several maps on the United Nations and ASEAN, plus the deck Main Features of the United Nations.
  • Case studies: China as a superpower, Thai-Cambodia Conflict and the quiz Tensions in the South China Sea.

Using maps and quizzes together

Read a map first, then close it and take a quiz on the same theme. For example, work through China's Power, which splits power into cultural, political, diplomatic, economic and military strands, and then test yourself on the South China Sea. Wrong answers show which branch of the map to revisit.

Resources come from school and university courses. Some match exams named in the listings, such as IB Global Politics and A-level Politics, so check the wording against your own course.

Where it fits

This unit sits in the International Relations strand of Political science. Choose one map or deck that matches your next lesson, work through it, and then build a short set of your own to keep revising.

Frequently asked questions

Which resource should I open first?

Start with the mind map called International Relations. It links power, war, peace, states and the main theories on one page. After that, the deck International Relations Definitions helps you learn the key terms before you move on to the quizzes.

What do the mind maps cover?

They cover theories such as realism and liberalism, forms of power, the United Nations, ASEAN and country studies like China as a superpower. There are also maps on globalisation, the liberal order and the Thai-Cambodia conflict, so you can move from ideas to examples.

Are the resources free to use?

Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. If you want your quiz scores saved, or want to make your own quizzes, maps, flashcards and notes, a free account lets you do that.

Which levels and exams do these suit?

Most resources suit university students and professional candidates, with a smaller share for school students. Listings mention IB, IB Global Politics and A-level Politics, so school students can find relevant material. Always compare topics with your own course outline.

Who made these resources?

They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr itself. Over 500 contributors have added maps, decks, notes and quizzes. Because they come from different courses, it helps to check each one against your own syllabus.

What if I can't find my topic?

Try a nearby resource, such as the general maps on power or international organisations, and see whether it covers what you need. If a gap remains, you can build your own mind map or flashcard deck for the topic.

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