The specialty of International History is a branch of history that focuses on the study of interactions and relationships between countries and peoples over time. This specialization includes the study of international wars and conflicts, international alliances and agreements, and geopolitical changes that affected the formation of global political maps.

Fields of study of international history:

• International conflicts and wars: studying military conflicts between countries, and analyzing the political, social and economic causes and consequences of these wars.
• Diplomatic relations and alliances: Understand how relations between countries develop and form alliances and international agreements to achieve common goals or address international challenges.
• Foreign Policy: The study of countries’ foreign policies and their impact on international relations and geopolitical transformations throughout history.
• Globalization and international integration: Exploring the impact of globalization and international integration on national policies and economies, and changes in global balances.

Methods and sources in studying international history:

• Comparison between countries: studying political and economic changes and interactions between different countries to understand international transformations.
• Research into international sources: Relying on international sources such as international agreements, treaties, and diplomatic speeches to analyze relations between countries.
• International Political Theory: Using international political theories and methods to understand international interactions and geopolitical changes.

The importance of studying international history:

• It contributes to understanding the major transformations witnessed in international relations and their impact on global balances and the current international system.
• It provides valuable insights into a deep understanding of interactions between countries and the impact of foreign policies on global security and stability.
• It helps in analyzing current and future international challenges and developing effective strategies to deal with them.