
Realism suggests that international relations is driven by competition between states, and states therefore do and should try to further their own interests. soldiers into Iraq in 2003 and take out Saddam Hussein, this was realism in action. The world is therefore a dangerous place a state has look out for No. Realism presumes that states are out for themselves first and foremost. suggests that states should and do look out for their own interests first. Realism The approach to international relations theory that says that states must look out for their own interests first, and that military and economic power are the keys to security. zip file containing this book to use offline, simply click here. You can browse or download additional books there. More information is available on this project's attribution page.įor more information on the source of this book, or why it is available for free, please see the project's home page.

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