In world politics, there are two main theories, realism, and liberalism. Realism is when politicians exemplify or perceive things as they are in the world, unlike liberalism where it is believed that people are capable of improvement and have confidence that people will develop into something better (Baylis et Al,2014: 4). “Realism is mostly concerned with questions of order justice and change at the domestic, regional and international levels” (Lebow, 2016: 35), unlike liberalism which is mainly focused on ideas on liberty and equality. (McLean and McMillian,2009) There are different types of realism and liberalism as well. Two major types of liberalism are classical liberalism and social liberalism. In realism, two major types are classical realism and neo-realism. To properly display these two theories correctly, this essay will discuss three main topics of importance to the economy, power, and military.
Power
Both realist and liberals believe that the world is an unstable place, that any democratic country can go to war with one another, states with military power have an advantage, and that countries with no military power can be abused. Although there are …show more content…
Each of these constructs exhibits characteristics of free trade, capital markets and open economies.” Colonialism has to do with indigenous people from less developed countries who got their wealth from natural resources and labor inputs. Mercantilism is similar to colonialism, having to do with developing certain countries without competition. Neo-colonialism has to do more with bigger organizations doing with domestic policies. Then there is ethno- nationalism which has to do more with discrimination in the economy. Liberals believe that all nations can work together to a better humankind. That world will be a better place with trade and
Power
Both realist and liberals believe that the world is an unstable place, that any democratic country can go to war with one another, states with military power have an advantage, and that countries with no military power can be abused. Although there are …show more content…
Each of these constructs exhibits characteristics of free trade, capital markets and open economies.” Colonialism has to do with indigenous people from less developed countries who got their wealth from natural resources and labor inputs. Mercantilism is similar to colonialism, having to do with developing certain countries without competition. Neo-colonialism has to do more with bigger organizations doing with domestic policies. Then there is ethno- nationalism which has to do more with discrimination in the economy. Liberals believe that all nations can work together to a better humankind. That world will be a better place with trade and