Introduction In the modern world of globalization, industrialization, and technological progress, the idea of international relations (IR) is not new. People need to develop such relationships to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and improve the quality of life at different levels. Several IR theories are created to understand how governments, politicians,...
Introduction The majority of countries rely on armament for protection, and nuclear weapons (NWs) seem to gather the most attention. The topic of NWs is important because while such equipment gives states military superiority, it is also extremely destructive. Accordingly, this essay investigates the research question of whether nuclear weapons...
Introduction The capacity to hold power is particularly challenging and fraught with perils. Ultimately, history revealed how many governments rose to prominence through peace and conflict, especially in Europe. The article “Why We Will Soon Miss the Cold War” by John J. Mearsheimer outlines how most countries share bipolar and...
Introduction In the current times, due to globalization and the growth of technology, many diverse people from different parts of the world have been able to mingle over the centuries sharing their ideas, beliefs, and customs, even resulting in assimilation. This has led to forming a diverse culture that has...
Political globalization refers to the expansion of political ideas and institutions around the world. This can be seen in the spread of democracy, human rights, and international organizations like the United Nations. There are three main international relations theories in political globalization: liberalism, realism, and constructivism theory. On the other...
Introduction International terrorism has drawn the attention of governments and international relations since it poses global threats that require complex global policies. Terrorists usually attack innocent people to get attention from target governments which causes loss of human lives. Apart from violent activities, terrorism groups are recruiting more civilians and...
Liberalism, being one of the oldest in the theory of international relations, is opposed to realism in its central positions. First of all, realism, especially practiced during the Cold War, argues that states will compete with each other for power and that only superior military power gives one state an...
Reconciling security issues with respect for fundamental human rights has become one of the key challenges facing governments around the world. They are highly debated since each government considers them from a specific standpoint. Human rights are firmly established both in practice and in the theory of worldwide international relations...
Introduction General deterrence indicates that “the public will not engage in crime due to the fear of being prosecuted and getting severe punishment” (Harcourt, 2013, p. 4). Communities and societies use deterrence measures such as punishments to prevent deviants from committing various crimes. Fagan and Meares (2008) indicate that “a...
Introduction Modernization theory defines the process through which communities, nations, and the world in general move from undeveloped to civilized societies; according to the theory, development is a process supported by various governmental, societal, international, and nongovernmental institutions and policies. In the literature of developments and modernization, the role played...
Introduction The European company law is a new branch of law that is concerned with the establishment and operation of corporations within the European Union (Vossestein, 2009). Currently, there are no laws that govern the manner in which companies operate within the region. These companies only operate in accordance with...
Greece found its way into the European Monetary Union early 2001 to become the 12th member. This occurred after there was a dramatic economic stability where inflation decreased and the interest rates fell. However, it emerged later that Greece had not fully met the conditions demanded by the euro-zone membership....
Introduction Realism orientated scholars might be found in fields like social theory and sociology, management studies, law and geography, feminism, and economics. In turn, Marxism was not demanded within several decades, nevertheless, remaining one of the leading intellectual perspectives. It is noteworthy that many of Marxism’s opponents recognize its main...
Introduction The foundation of the European Community (EC), which later evolved into the European Union (EU), is considered an achievement of twenty-century world politics. Being a supranational entity, the EU represents a particular interest in political studies. The Union became a powerful actor in modern politics, which causes the need...
One should be aware that there is a wide range of different perspectives in international relations, which allow people to understand and look at the major issues from varying angles. In addition, they are critical to deepen and broaden the overall appreciation for the complexity of the field because each...
Introduction The normalization of diplomatic relations with neighboring countries in times of political tensions might facilitate the process of resolving a conflict. The emerging changes in both business and the nature of conflict bring new perspectives on the interpretation of entrepreneurship and peace. Indeed, according to Nelson, the private sector...
Classical and Structural Realism Realism is a theory that explains international relations (IR) in terms of power and points at the conflictual and competitive nature of those relations. It emerged as a response to liberalism and has a more pessimistic view on human nature and the motives of international politics....
First, it should be emphasized that the original gap between legislative regulation and the real necessity of regulation is immense. This notion is covered in the fact, that law is the reaction to the existing precedent. One commonly proposed theory is that the presence of international organizations and the establishments...
Introduction International relations theory refers to a set of ideas that provide a conceptual framework applicable in the analysis of how states relate with each other at the global level. They include realism, liberalism, constructivism, and neo-Marxism. On the other hand, international law is a set of rules and regulations...
No state is more important than the other neither is any state in the world a subject of the other. The concept of the independence of states and their legal equality internationally is referred to as state sovereignty and this concept covers all the matters that are permitted by international...
Evolution of Diplomacy and Obsolete Diplomacy Diplomacy can be assumed to be undertaking negotiations between two factions. Normally, this is overseen through deliberations between representatives. Diplomacy is a common practice in international relations where states use diplomats as representatives of the state in crucial international matters. Diplomacy has tremendously evolved,...
Introduction International relations theory attempts to create the context through which international relations can be investigated. Realism is part of the positivist theories which focus on facts and principles about the organization of states and governments (Sorensen& Jackson, p. 12). Cooperation between states is necessary to ensure that international peace...
Introduction The debate on wars and its causes is historical. The aftermath of World War II saw the mergence of Cold War, which subsequently led to two main schools of thought. The official viewpoint has been surrounded by the reasons that the responsibility for the outbreak and intensification of Cold...
The balance of power is one of the oldest and fundamental concepts governing international relations understanding of the way countries go to war or avoid war. There are many scholars that have sought to explain the balance of power. Authors that have shaped the classical realists’ views are Sun Tzu,...
I came across various theories while reading about the International Political Economy. My goal in this paper is to outline the Realist and Liberal theoretical approaches to the International Political Economy. I will do this by comparing and contrasting the two theories. I will base my arguments on East Asia’s...
Abstract In the paper, the basic principles and approaches of foreign policy analysis methods are discussed. Two specific cases describing the US and UK actions regarding particular international events (the Cuban Crisis and the Falklands War) are chosen as the background for the discussion. Central aspects of these meaningful incidents...
There are two theoretical frameworks that dominate international relations (IR), in particular one can speak about realism and idealism. They can be viewed as ideologies or principles that affect the policies of different states. Overall, these approaches are still debated by many governmental officials and scholars who try to determine...
Understanding the strategy of primacy The strategy of primacy is an extension of the realist school of thought in international relations. It is a strategy that has been exercised for quite an extended period in international relations. The rationale behind this strategy is that countries have interests, thus they need...
Introduction “Realists believe that nation-states are the major actors in the international system” (Strohmer, 2010). On the other hand, idealists majorly aim at minimizing conflicts and maximizing cooperation among nations-states. Meaning of Idealism and Realism Carr, who was a British professor, laid the foundation for the realist school of thought...
It is necessary to note that US international relations can be regarded as one of the most topical topics of the scholarly debate. At the same time, the role individual states play in this process has attracted quite a little attention. However, this role is impossible to overestimate as it...
Introduction Liberal international relations theory emphasises on the role of the different social interest and values of states, and their significance in global politics (Baylis & Smith, 2008, P. 13). Liberals claim that the general state of global politics is liberalisation. In other words, states have all along been entrenched...
Introduction An international society can be explained to mean a group of autonomous states that have not only formed a system that ensures that the behavior of each state is considered by others, but have also established a common dialogical agreement that ensures that the conduct of the members is...