GOVT1621 Chapter Notes - Chapter Realism: Siege Of Melos, Orthodox Marxism, Lajjun

• School: University of Sydney
• Department: Government and International Relations
• Course: GOVT1621
• Professor: Dr. John Brookfield

Document Summary

Questions: what is the realist view of human nature, actors are rational, struggle for power is ever present, conflict is key, not cooperation, the international system is inherently anarchic, states are primary actors. Immutability of international system: continuity and repetition are key patterns: what are the key differences between classical realism and neorealism, the ordering principle, each state within itself function within anarchic. Functioning internally, they are able to stay ordered: states are key units and act the same, they are functionally indifferent, distributive abilities of states. Through realism is evolving, it provides a simple and powerful explanation for war, alliances, and other international phenomena. They promote the enduring relevance and applicability of their paradigm, viewing the international system as characterised by several recurring patterns such as war and alliances. Realists identify the primary actors in the international system as states and diminish the power capabilities of non-state actors such as individuals, or.