Global affairs is a broad field that encompasses the interactions and relationships between countries, organizations, and non-state actors on a worldwide scale. It involves studying and analyzing a wide range of issues, including: International relations, Global governance, Security, Human rights,, Economic development and Environmental issues.

• There are many issues related to Global Affairs that Congress is looking to address with legislation. In the ‘About’ section of this post is an overview of the issues and potential solutions, party positions, and web links. Other sections have information on relevant committees, chairs, & caucuses; departments & agencies; and the judiciary, nonpartisan & partisan organizations, and a wikipedia entry.
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The Global Affairs category has related posts and three posts on issues of particular focus: Russia, China, and the Middle East.