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Who are the primary actors and in Realism and what are they like? |
States are the primary actors for realists. States are rational and unitary actors |
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What is the focus of Realism? |
The focus in realism is the analysis of the struggle for power among states in the anarchic international system |
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How old is Realism? |
Realism is the oldest IR perspective |
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What is a states main objective in Realism? |
A states main objective is to create, maintain, and increase it's national power at all costs thereby enhancing their security |
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What do classical realist believe? |
Classical realists believe the fundamental nature of humans pushes states and individuals to act in a way that places interests over ideologies |
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Name classical realists |
Machiavelli, Morgenthau and Hobbes |
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Define Hobbes'- 'Homo homini lupus' |
Man is wolf to man- essentially if I am stronger than you then I can take from you. |
Animals |
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What does Morgenthau believe? |
Morgenthau believes politics is ruled by objective laws - human greed and lust for power that underline the dynamics of international politics |
Humans |
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What does neo-Realism focus on? |
Neorealism focuses on the systemic nature of the distribution of power and how great powers interact |
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What do realists think about conflict? |
Realists believe conflict is inevitable due to the security dilemma |
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What do neo realists believe about war? |
Neorealists believe total war can be delayed by moderating the security dilemma using the balance of powers and hegemony |
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What are the downfalls of realism? |
Critics argue there is too much emphasis on conflict, realists underestimate the role of international institutions and promoting cooperation Realism cannot explain the end of the Cold War being a peaceful change from the demise of a bipolar system into a unipolar system |
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Strengths of Realism |
Simple, straightforward and there is historical evidence to support the theory |
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Realism is closely associated with what? |
Realism is closely associated with Realpolitik which is a form of diplomacy associated with FP |
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Why do realists believe that the international system is anarchic? |
Realists believe the international system is anarchic because there is insecurity and lawlessness in the system due to the absence of higher regulatory authority to curb conflict |
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