International Politics Paradigm: realism and liberalism and constructivism

1. The meaning of paradigm

  International politics paradigm is a point of view or perspective on archaeological matters of international politics. There are hypotheses and theories within the paradigm. In international politics paradigm is classified as a 'liberal' and other alternative theories 'realism'. But among alternative theories considering recent development of the 'constructivist' constructivism needs to find out more.


2. The realistic perspective

  Realism emphasizes the structural situation that the absence of the 'upper body authority' (hierarchy) and 'anarchy' (anarchy) of the country. Countries have no choice but to 'self' (self-help) to 'survive'.

  'Hypotheses of relative national power'  by Joseph Grieco reflects the vision of realism. The nose is very citing the example of Hobbes's state of anarchy argue that faced with the "lack of enforcement ' rather than' protection of members' (lack of protection) status. In addition, countries are claiming positions of the atoms present non-existence. Therefore, countries are often difficult to see cooperation is difficult to maintain cooperation for mutual survival, even the opportunity to create a common interest.


3. The realism of the main theories

  'New realism' of the main theories reflects the realism paradigm Waltz (K. Waltz), the Mearshimer's 'offensive realism', Jervis (R. Jervis)'s defensive realism, Organski' s transfer power theory, Gilpin's  the "great powers changing ',' supremacy stabilization  of Kindle Burger, Mogenso of 'classical realism,



4. The terms of liberalism

  Liberalism argues that if there is a default, the number of joint profit opportunities across countries get the benefit through cooperation. In particular, to form a 'system' that sees through an agreement between the State and through this mutual control is also available.

  Liberalism sees that, unlike realism is not a tragedy of historic circulation can reach a permanent peace with the cooperation of the countries. In addition, the actors in world politics will be that country, as well as the international organizations, associations, multinational corporations, individuals such as non-state actors.


5. The major theories of liberalism

  The main liberal theory reflects the paradigm ' neo liberal regime's  R. Keohane .


6. perspective of constructivism

  There is a constructivism in addition to realism and liberalism. Constructivism  emphasized the importance of the 'identity' and recognition, and was born. Constructivism core is that same 'structure' in the interests pursued in accordance with the recognition of the 'object' can vary. Although not completely deny the realism of the structure and distribution of power is a fundamental difference in terms Seeing a peek inside the country.


7. Comparison between paradigms

  Realism, liberalism, the dominant paradigm to point out to the edge of constructivism does not exist. Access on a case-by-case basis by the theory to explain the matter better attitude is required to describe the phenomenon.