Actors in IR: Non-State Actors (b)
While states may still be the most important actors in IR, they are often strongly limited or influenced in their actions by a variety of nonstate actors
“the study of relationships among the world’s governments”
Actors Through the Definition of
International Relations 2
In practice, when talking of International Relations, we also take into account international dimensions of relations of governments with other actors, (not just with each other). These other actors, e.g. international organizations, multinational corporations & individuals can also interact with each other in the international sphere, an area shaped not only by the direct political association of government leaders, but also by economic structures, culture, domestic politics, & geographical & historical influences.