International anarch VS society of states

Question 1

Who are the main actors in anarchical global politics, according to realists?

Answer 1

States are the principal actors in global politics.
→ Each acts in its own self-interest with no higher power above them.

Question 1

What do realists mean by ‘international anarchy’?

Answer 1

There is no higher authority than the sovereign state—no world government.
→ Global politics is anarchical, like a society without government.

Question 2

realism vs liberalism on human nature

Answer 2

Realism:
Humans act selfishly, and thus
so do states.
Liberalism:
Humans act selflessly, and thus so do states

Question 3

realism vs liberalism on power

Answer 3

Realism:
States seek power in a world where power is limited. power gives a state security on an anarchical world
Liberalism:
all states can lose and gain power, but its in a states interest to cooperate rather than resort to conflict

Question 4

realism vs liberalism on order and security

Answer 4

Realism:
the world is anarchical. so there is a lack of trust between states, resulting in the security dilemma
Liberals:
the world is one of complex interdependence, in which there is harmony through cooperation

Question 5

realism vs liberalism on likelihood of conflict

Answer 5

Realism:
conflict is inevitable but not constant due to the security dilemma
Liberals:
states prioritise cooperation over conflict

Question 6

realism vs liberalism on International organisations

Answer 6

realism:
international organisations are ineffective and irrelevant. cooperation is difficult due to the selfish nature of states
liberalism:
there armoire international organisations than ever before, and their influence is growing

Question 7

realism vs liberalism on the state

Answer 7

realism:
states are the principle actor in politics. that are selfish, reflecting human nature
liberals:
states are becoming less relevant due to the rise in global governance, increasing cooperation