Quotes about International Relations

The regime of globalization promotes an unfettered marketplace as the dynamic instrument organizing international relations. Votes: 5

In international relations, in foreign policy, a great deal has to do with historical circumstances, a great deal has to do with the sense and perception of people. Votes: 5

What is... disturbing to me is that many of these pro-Israeli lawmakers sit on the House International Relations Committee despite the obvious conflict of interest that their emotional attachments to Israel cause... The Israeli occupation of all territories must end, including Congress. Votes: 5

A lot of people think international relations is like a game of chess. But it's not a game of chess, where people sit quietly, thinking out their strategy, taking their time between moves. It's more like a game of billiards, with a bunch of balls clustered together. Votes: 5

The matter of international relations is very subtle and exquisite. Votes: 4

Law is the essential foundation of stability and order both within societies and in international relations. Votes: 4

As a conservative power, the United States has a vital interest in upholding and expanding the reign of law in international relations. Votes: 4

Because of new technologies, new wealth, new conditions of domestic life and of international relations, unprecedented criteria and issues are coming up for national decision. Votes: 4

We always have hoped that American diplomacy deploys itself in dialogue and persuasion rather than by ultimatums. That is the path we want in international relations. Votes: 4

The more dubious and uncertain an instrument violence has become in international relations, the more it has gained in reputation and appeal in domestic affairs, specifically in the matter of revolution. Votes: 4

I've led three lives: the acting part, wife and mother - which is a career - and international relations. I'm proud of my career, the first one, and I'm proud of the other two, too. Votes: 4

Over the past year, several cases of human rights abuses, specifically sexual exploitation and abuse, by individuals involved in U.N. peacekeeping operations have raised the suspicions of many Members of Congress and members of the International Relations Committee. Votes: 4

We need to use the United Nations Security Council and believe that preserving law and order in today's complex and turbulent world is one of the few ways to keep international relations from sliding into chaos. The law is still the law, and we must follow it whether we like it or not. Votes: 4

When diplomacy ends, War begins. Votes: 3

Educational exchange can turn nations into people, contributing as no other form of communication can to the humanizing of international relations Votes: 3

I was studying International Relations at Columbia when 9/11 happened, and it made me want understand the security dynamics of the world. I had been more focused on soft power issues - understanding different cultures and such - but once 9/11 happened, I felt like I didn't know anything about security problems. Votes: 3

I don't like hypocrisy-even in international relations. Votes: 2

I studied political science and international relations, so I never considered myself an artist. Votes: 2

Conferences at the top level are always courteous. Name-calling is left to the foreign ministers. Votes: 2

Unilateral preemption should not in any way be the model for how we conduct international relations. Votes: 2

I had two different degrees: One in International Relations/Political Science and another degree in Radio and Television Production. Votes: 2

Tact and diplomacy are fine in international relations, in politics, perhaps even in business; in science only one thing matters, and that is the facts. Votes: 2

Fifty-seven countries in the world, a third of the United Nations, do not recognize Israel. In a way, I think North Korea has better international relations than Israel. Votes: 2

Sport allows us to engage in dialogue and to build bridges, and it may even have the capacity to reshape international relations. The Olympic Games embody perfectly this universal mission. Votes: 2

We need to manage holistically, embracing all of our science and traditional knowledge - all sources of knowledge. We can do that from the household to government to international relations. Votes: 2

[Recep Tayyip] Erdogan is an adherent of realpolitik. He knows that international relations are not built on the strength of unilateral demands, but on solutions that are in everybody's best interest. Votes: 2

I see little hope for a peaceful world until men are excluded from the realm of foreign policy altogether and all decisions concerning international relations are reserved for women, preferably married ones. Votes: 2

Above all, it behooves us to repress, and if possible to extinguish once and for all, our inveterate tendency to judge others by the extent to which they contrive to be like ourselves. Votes: 2

We are living in a different world now. You can see it everywhere in international relations: It was noteworthy that, after his visit to Washington, the Chinese president's next stop was Saudi Arabia. Votes: 2

I studied international relations in England, and I wanted to pursue higher education and be able to analyze what was going on in Iran politically, not only in Iran, but in the Middle East. Votes: 2

I studied law, economy, international relations, communications, in order to find what I would do. It's the hardest thing, being 17 and trying to find what to do in life. You've explored so little. I'm lucky: My parents let me explore. Votes: 2

It is not God but the Devil who is in charge of the international situation and those who are working for God in it are poor servants if all they do is worship God and neglect their duty to cincumvent the Devil. Votes: 2

Obama's failure to close Guantanamo is yet another instance where the rhetoric of democratic and constitutional rights proved not useful for his international relations, relations which are always pursued in ways that continue to link and fortify securitarian power with the opening of new markets. Votes: 2

I never planned on being an actress, just as I never planned on being a model. I went to law and international-relations school. It wasn't my direction. It kind of happened to me. And because it wasn't my dream when I started, I wasn't starstruck. Votes: 2

At a purely practical level, history is important because it provides the basic skills needed for students to go further in sociology, politics, international relations and economics. History is also an ideal discipline for almost all careers in the law, the civil service and the private sector. Votes: 2

For 30 years I've been schooled in everything from government, and economics, to medicine and international relations. But don't be impressed. Someone once said being a general assignment reporter simply means you are equally ignorant about most everything. In other words, I know a little about a lot. Votes: 2

The United Nations' founders understood that decisions affecting war and peace should happen only by consensus, and with America's consent, the veto by Security Council permanent members was enshrined in the United Nations Charter. The profound wisdom of this has underpinned the stability of international relations for decades. Votes: 2

We could only solve our problems by cooperating with other countries. It would have been paradoxical not to cooperate. And therefore we needed to put an end to the Iron Curtain, to change the nature of international relations, to rid them of ideological confrontation, and particularly to end the arms race. Votes: 2

There is a close tie of affection between sovereigns and their subjects; and as chaste wives should have no eyes but for their husbands, so faithful liegemen should keep their regards at home and not look after foreign crowns. For my part I like not for my sheep to wear a stranger's mark nor to dance after a foreigner's whistle. Votes: 2

Government planning not only fails; it tends to produce outcomes that are the opposite of what its proponents say that they favor. The only stable and productive social system is one that embraces human liberty in its totality, and defends the market economy, private property, sound money, and peaceful international relations, while opposing government intervention as economically and socially destructive. Votes: 2

I studied international relations and economics at the University of Virginia. I paid my way by working as a bartender in the summer and at three part-time jobs during the year. Votes: 1

Military intervention to maintain the global status quo will become a constant feature of international relations, whether this is justified in terms of fighting drugs, fighting terrorism, containing 'rogue states', opposing 'Islamic fundamentalism', or containing China. Votes: 1

International relations bears more than a slight resemblance to the mafia. Votes: 0

To build a theory of international relations on accidents of geography and history is dangerous. Votes: 0

China always urges that no use or threat of sanctions should be allowed in international relations. Votes: 0

Every aspect of the world today - even politics and international relations - is affected by chemistry. Votes: 0

In the beginning of college I wanted to be an English major, but then I became interested in international relations. Votes: 0

The agony of international relations is the need to try to practice politics without the basic conditions for political order. Votes: 0

Such highly qualitative leadership is demanded especially in the realm of the fostering of right international relations. Here the demand is simply irresistible. Votes: 0

Such highly qualitative leadership is demanded especially in the realm of the fostering of right international relations. Here the demand is simply irresistible. Votes: 0

Things are different in the international relations between states. In this respect, I am neither a friend, nor bride or groom [of the West]. Votes: 0

We do not have to borrow in the external market, but we have used and are using this traditional instrument in international financial relations. Votes: 0

The opportunities that Gorbachev created for international relations have also been missed, perhaps even lost - here, however, primarily because of the United States. Votes: 0

Masood Ahmed brings to the position of director of external relations extensive experience gained in a range of senior positions in international finance and development. Votes: 0

I actually think that one of the most dangerous phenomena is the bowing to expertise, whether it's in international relations or how to use technologies. Votes: 0

Trade is the oldest and most important economic nexus among nations. Indeed, trade along with war ha been central to the evolution of international relations. Votes: 0

The international community should support a system of laws to regularize international relations and maintain the peace in the same manner that law governs national order. Votes: 0

A war in the Taiwan Strait would destroy China's international relations overnight. It would destroy Chinese - Japanese relations, not to mention Chinese - American relations. Votes: 0

I studied political science and international relations and had the intention of becoming a journalist or work in foreign affairs. I had no intention of making a film. Votes: 0

Fifty-seven countries in the world, a third of the United Nations, do not recognize Israel. In a way, I think North Korea has better international relations than Israel. Votes: 0

I think it is a very natural tendency for the nations to increase their influence in the international space, as they pursue their international relations with different countries. Votes: 0

Filmmaking became a possible way for me to combine my interest in photography and in gathering stories, as well as my interest in journalism and political science and international relations. Votes: 0

It would appear that, on the level of individual nations and of international relations, the free market is the most efficient instrument for utilizing resources and effectively responding to needs. Votes: 0

When I was in college, I became interested in various aspects of foreign policy and international relations. Even as a kid, I was interested in what I call, loosely speaking, forbidden knowledge. Votes: 0

According to the first image of international relations, the locus of the important causes of war is found in the nature and behavior of man. Wars result from selfishness, from misdirected aggressive impulses, from stupidity. Votes: 0

Honesty is the best policy in international relations, interpersonal relations, labor, business, education, family and crime control because truth is the only thing that works and the only foundation on which lasting relations can build. Votes: 0