Realism and Liberalism

1. what the world actually is and claims to be realistic

2. Ethics are irrelevant to the conduct of foreign policies

3. balance of power for stability

4. Anarchy- no government for the world

5. Human nature is inherently selfish and competitive

6. Purley about power and self interest

7. all states have to rely upon their own resources to secure their interests, enforce whatever agreements they may have entered into with other states, or to maintain a desirable domestic and international order.

8. The use of force to preserve the decentralized system is regulated by a system called the balance of power. Such a system works only if the major powers agree, at least tacitly, that they agree that the preservation of state autonomy is an important objective.

9. If the major powers do agree, wars will still occur within the system, but those wars will be constrained by the limited objectives of each major state.

10. the attempt to represent subject matter truthfully, without artificiality

11. survival is essential

12. If one major power does not agree with the limited objectives, then wars will be much larger and more open-ended.

13. There is no authority over the nation-state, nor, for the realist, should there be.

14. emphasizes international cooperation

15. looks at non state and state actors and Views the world as it should be

16. promotes economic trade and interdependence

17. Democracy will reduce war- democratic peace theory

18. International law will lead to order

19. collective security

20. also belives in concept of anarchy

21. Liberals also eliminated mercantile policies, royal monopoly, and other trade impediments, favoring trade agreements and market liberalization instead.

22. The goal of liberalism is to distribute power, promote diversity, and foster creativity.

23. A ll liberal parties and individuals share some essential properties, such as respect for civil rights and democratic institutions. and equal treatment under the law.