The Role of Non-State Actors in International Relations-part 01

Introduction:

International Relations(IR) is like a stage where actors are needed to put on a show. Actors are any person or entity which plays a role that is attributable in International Relations. There are two kind of actors in the world of International Relations which are states and non-state actors.

States are territories run by a government and have a permanent population. Although states are the most important actors in IR, They are influence by non-state actors. Non-state actors will be discuss in more detail in the following section.

Definition & Characteristics:

Non-state actors are individual or organizations that hove powerful economic, political or social power and are able to influence at national and sometimes international level but do not belong to or allied themselves to any particular country or state.

According to Pearlman & Chnningham, non-state actors are define as "an organized political actor not directly connected to the state but pursing aims that affect vital state interests" (Pearlman & Chnningham, 2011).

Other than having characteristics such as having power and the ability to influence , non-state actors have a base or headquarter in a certain state but their activities will not only be operating in the state itself but will also be operating beyond the borders of the state.

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