6 Best Articles on International Relations
The most useful articles on international relations from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 International Relations Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on international relations by Refind users in 2023.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on international relations—all under 10 minutes.
I Was Google’s Head of International Relations. Here’s Why I Left.
The company’s motto used to be “Don’t be evil.” Things have changed.
Russia: we’ll leave International Space Station and build our own
‘If you want to do well, do it yourself’ says head of space agency as relations with US strained by earthly disputes
Former Google Exec: 'Don't Be Evil' Motto Is Dead
Ross LaJeunesse, Google's former head of international relations, published a scathing 2,175-word blog post about his former employer.
Former Google human rights chief says he was ‘sidelined’ over censored Chinese search engine
Ross LaJeunesse was Google’s head of international relations.
Who is more powerful – states or corporations?
Walmart is bigger than Spain, Berkshire Hathaway is bigger than Russia. It could be time to rethink international relations.
«Who holds the power in international politics?»
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on international relations.
The Global Zeitenwende
How to avoid a new Cold War in a multipolar era.
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