Differences Between Liberals And Realists On The Impacts Of States And Igos

Question 1

Realists view of impacts of states

Answer 1

-predominant actors in global politics, sovereignty is main feature (since treaty of Westphalia)
-nature of government is irrelevant as all states have same objective in anarchical system
-zero sum theory (states are power maximisers) take advantage of other states

Question 2

Liberal impacts of states

Answer 2

-no state works alone, complex interdépendance with IGOs and NGOs
-pooling sovereignty is advantageous
-optimistic about state cooperation

Question 3

Realists impacts of IGOs

Answer 3

-states are self absorbed, IGOs exist so states can impose their aims on others
-exist as a forum for competition

Question 4

Liberals impact of IGOs

Answer 4

-forum for debate
-states can find common ground
-impactful in global issues