
This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to understand the interdisciplinary structure and thematic trends in the international relations literature. Articles published in the Web of Science (WoS) database between 1994 and 2025 with "international relations" in their titles were analyzed. Findings reveal deep connections between the international relations literature and economic, political, and social processes. Notably, concepts like "foreign direct investment" and "global governance" occupy a central place in the literature. While Western dominance persists, contributions from actors like China and India are increasingly significant. The thematic diversity in the literature highlights the necessity of addressing international relations within an interdisciplinary framework. This study evaluates the current state of the literature and aims to offer a new perspective on the theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches within the discipline
Uygulamalı Ekonomi (Diğer), International Relations;Bibliometric Analysis;Foreigne Direct Investment;Economic Globalization;Global Governance, Applied Economics (Other), Uluslararası İlişkiler;Bibliyometrik Analiz;Doğrudan Yabancı Yatırımlar;Ekonomik Küreselleşme;Küresel Yönetişim
Uygulamalı Ekonomi (Diğer), International Relations;Bibliometric Analysis;Foreigne Direct Investment;Economic Globalization;Global Governance, Applied Economics (Other), Uluslararası İlişkiler;Bibliyometrik Analiz;Doğrudan Yabancı Yatırımlar;Ekonomik Küreselleşme;Küresel Yönetişim
| selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources. This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | 0 | |
| popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network. | Average | |
| influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | Average | |
| impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network. | Average |
