Constructivism in international relations

can help simplify the complexities of international politics. Theories help create an abstract understanding and an explanation of why and how the states behave. Realism, liberalism, and constructivism all have different perspectives of how the states should operate, but not one of those theories is more accurate than the other or explains the real world problems. I organized this paper based on the most famous theories: realism,liberalism, and constructivism along with their core perceptions of…

Realism explains international relations in terms of power. According to the Pearson Revel e-textbook, it is a theory with international relations that bases its foundation is dominance. Within Realism, there are certain core assumptions about how the world and it’s states work. It firstly assumes that human nature is selfish, therefore believing that the causes of state behavior comes from a rational pursuit of self-interest. Realism also argues that the most important actors are states. Within…

of view and the neoliberal point of view of international cooperation. The neorealist believe that it would be difficult to have international cooperation because they are worried about having equal distribution of power within states, and being able to trust other states. The neoliberal believes that international cooperation will naturally occur if the state’s will allow it to happen. Neoliberals believe that with absolute gain, which are international actors determining the interest of the…

values that continue to be an intrinsic part of my life. I believe my experiences in the military resonates with George Mason 's communal principles for promoting inclusion, equality, and diversity. Facilitated my desire for promoting compassion international relationships. As I continue this journey by expanding my knowledge, I researched degrees and organizations geared towards diplomatic conflict resolution through global governance. I continually find that my concern for humanity, along with…

Global environmental politics is a moderately new field of study within the international community that originated in the early 1970’s and focuses on the interaction of humans and the environment. It has seen significant growth since its inception largely due to the rising worry about environmental issues and the effects of climate change. This paper will respond to the central problem facing global environmental politics to the extent of such problems like global warming, the hole in the ozone…

In international politics, the driving forces behind many of the world’s actions possess similar characteristics. They are driven predominately by material interests, power statuses, and wealth, or realism, as opposed to a combination of ideologies, identities, loyalties, and emotions, or liberalism. Political speech may be riddled with these emotional calls for action, but behind closed doors, politicians discuss the language of realist goals. Realist interests are exemplified in the notion…

right to self-defense and the right to equality in international law. In short, the "autonomous self-determination," the highest authority. The concept of sovereignty to enter the field of international law, is derived from Hugo Grotius which a book called< the Law of War and Peace>, he stands in a legal perspective elaborated and demonstrated the principle of sovereignty between countries.(Chun.S,2005,p.5) As the cornerstone of the international law, the principle of state sovereignty…

presidential supporters these are different than the two as in there loyalties, and opinions directly reflect those of the president they serve under. Due to this they are more concerned with the president’s domestic popularity and issues rather than international conflicts. Overall, while the Hawk and Dove concept seems more of a stable relationship, with the two swinging into power and influence back and forth like a pendulum, the presidential supporters, seem to not only cause conflict…

prosperity of others is to donate foreign aid to other countries this has been done for a long, long time in which a group of people as in a country will donate money or supplies to benefit the other for the gain of moral values as well as improved relations with the country . The foreign aid is a controversial subject for the world and is divided into multiple lenses for many people view the problem in a social, economic,…

Internship at IAVA Intro The time I spent interning on “The Hill” has made me appreciate the education I receive from my home institution of Ball State University. This experience as further enhanced my understanding of political organizations and the base definition of politics provided by Dr. Brandon Waite in POLS 237, “Politics is who gets what, when, and how”. Over the summer I realized that it is impossible to accommodate every program and bureaucratic budget through the 1.1 trillion dollar…