Classical realism

Question 1

According to Thucydide’s Melian Dialogue, why is IP characterised by power?

Answer 1

human nature’s innate drive for power. consequently governs state behaviour

Question 2

for states to survive

Answer 2

they must be patriotic (belief in primordial character of power & ethics)

Question 3

Morganthau looked at Nazi Germany’s drive for power & endless conflicts to

Answer 3

confirm realist drive for power truly characterised IR

Question 4

Morganthau: to improve the world we must work with fundamental truths of ) to

Answer 4

(human drive for power and primordial character of power & ethics–>

Question 5

realism not just about states having aggressive foreign policy (ie more extreme view that imperial expansion is legitimate since..

Answer 5

it enables states to gain more security

Question 6

less extreme view of realism

Answer 6

we can mitigate effects of anarchy by wise leadership & pursuance of national interests in a way compatible w. IO.