ACTORS IN THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SCENE

Abstract

States have been considered for a long period the main actors on theinternational scene and continue to be the stakeholders of the international relations. Nevertheless, recent developments at the political, diplomatic, economic social and military levels have set up the proper conditions to the emerge of other entities and organizations, that acts as increasingly active actors in international relations. In a world of interdependences, the international stage actors tend to rethink and re-evaluate their positions, developing new ways of cooperation and collaboration aiming to reducing or eliminating the current security risks, promoting and defending democratic values and the general interests of the international community.

Keywords

• international relations
• international organizations
• cooperation
• NATO
• UN