Realism

Question 1

Realism

Answer 1

States are the most important and authoritative actors in global politics, and their primary goal is to protect their own national interests.

Question 2

How is realism governed?

Answer 2

On the belief that nation-states are the most legitimate and powerful actors in global politics.

Question 3

What should IGOS be?

Answer 3

They should be limited in power as global politics is an anarchical society

Question 4

Anarchical

Answer 4

Absence of authority or government

Question 5

Security Dilemma

Answer 5

They can only rely upon themselves for protection so they live in a self-help system which they must build upon their own security and military.

Question 6

States goals

Answer 6

Trying to find ways to increase power and influence within the world of global politics.

Question 7

Superiority of states

Answer 7

IGO only exist because of states and they have the ultimate power whether or not they would join them or not eg UK triggered article 50 of the Lisbon treaty leading to the exit from the EU

Question 8

Inevitability of conflict

Answer 8

Conflict is natural and inevitable; happens because states are rational and seek to constantly gain power and will resort to conflict if necessary as well as building up military equipment to counter a perceived threat.