How can international relations positively or negatively affect a country’s economy?
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International relations refer to how one country deals with others, especially through trade, aid, military alliances, and diplomacy. When done well, these relations can open doors for economic growth. Trade agreements allow countries to export their goods, attract tourists, or receive investments. Good relations with powerful nations can also mean access to loans, technology, and development programs.For example, under President Duterte, the Philippines strengthened ties with China and received promises of investments and infrastructure support. On the positive side, this allowed the country to build new bridges, ports, and roads. But on the negative side, it also raised concerns about national sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea, and many of the promised investments were delayed or not delivered.Poor international relations can result in sanctions, reduced trade, and loss of investor confidence. When a country has bad human rights records or violates international laws, other nations may stop economic support. Thus, diplomacy and economic policy must go together. Respect, transparency, and balance are keys to good international economic partnerships.
