This site aims to provide a clear and concise insight into theories and concepts of International Relations. What are they? What use can we give them? And What contributions do they have on education and the world. This site is a project born of the Ghent Institute for International and European Studies (GIES) within Ghent University for the entire world. It will help students, the public, and policy makers to grasp what IR theories and concepts tell us about the world. This website is intended as an introductory guide — a starting point offering brief overviews, key ideas, and initial references. It should not be cited in academic work; always consult and reference the original scholarly sources when engaging with research work.