Political Realism: The Different Political Perspectives In International Relations

Within international relations there are quite a few different political theories and perspectives. Realism is known as being one of the oldest theory which is also known as political realism, it’s a view within international relations which condones the idea of competition for power and the conflict side of things for example wars. Theories like idealism and liberalism is usually used to contrast the idea of realism because they encourage the idea of cooperation. The realist view point is about looking out for your own state, being protective of their own security, thinking about their own national interest and the struggle of both gaining and keeping the power. Realists usually believe that the international system is directed by anarchy, …show more content…
If we live in a world where armed conflict, ideological rifts and possibility of aggression is around and remains, then realism will be a theory which will continue to be valid and used to interpret international politics, since one of its main assumption lies with military power, within a global system which is anarchy, where natural bitterness presents a slim possibility for both peace and cooperation. However, after the different wars which has occurred and ruined people’s lives there are more people against the concept of using military power to solve issues or having power. The bigger your army and the most nuclear power you have is the way you could get power and get people to fear you even though currently peace is more necessary. The way the world is currently set up realists can claim that international relations id about survival and competition for power because of the way we live, having countries fear you is a way of having power. The fact that we now have human rights laws suggests that military powers contradicts the laws which have been put in place to prevent history repeating itself