Traditional Theories of International Relations Flashcards
1
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What is realism
A
an approach that emphasizes the struggle for power and security
2
Q
What are the 3 S’s of Realism
A
- Statism
- Survival
- Self-help
3
Q
How is Thucydides relevant to realism
A
Illustrated two central principles of realism
- power politics
-moral irrelevance
4
Q
What is Liberalism
A
more optimistic than realism
- self-regarding actions tend to produce outcomes beneficial to all
- tend to be satisfied with absolute gains
5
Q
What is Neorealism focused on
A
anarchic order
6
Q
What is Neoliberalism focused on
A
institutions
7
Q
What does constructivism argue
A
social order is an ongoing human production
8
Q
What is normative analysis
A
concerned with norms, values, and ethics
- does not claim to be scientific
