Which of the following statements are associated with the theory of International Realism? (A) Domestic…
Realist theories of international relations maintain that domestic politics is hierarchical whereas international politics is anarchical (Kenneth Waltz, A), power functions…
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Which of the following statements are associated with the theory of International Realism?
- (A) Domestic politics is characterised by hierarchy and international politics by anarchy
- (B) Power is both means and end
- (C) Believes in relative gain rather than absolute gain
- (D) Anarchy is what states make of it
- (E) Like all politics, international politics is the struggle for power
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
Realist theories of international relations maintain that domestic politics is hierarchical whereas international politics is anarchical (Kenneth Waltz, A), power functions as both an immediate means and an end in statecraft (Hans Morgenthau, B), states prioritize relative gains over absolute gains due to security competition (Joseph Grieco, C), and international politics is a struggle for power (Morgenthau, E). By contrast, 'Anarchy is what states make of it' (D) is Alexander Wendt's social constructivist dictum.
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