What is Realism in Global Politics?

What is Realism in Global Politics? This video looks at the Global Politics and International Relations theory of Realism, advanced by Political Scientists such as John Mearsheimer, that believes state power is of the utmost importance. Realists believe that because you can't trust any of the states around you, taking care of your own interests, and focusing on the growth of your power should be of the utmost importance.

Sources:

Global Politics Guide, 2017, International Baccalaureate.
Heywood, Andrew. Global Politics. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 2014.
Mearsheimer, John J. "The False Promise of International Institutions." International Security 19, no. 3 (1994): 5-49. Accessed April 21, 2020. doi:10.2307/2539078.
Murphy, Robert, and Charles Gleek. Global Politics: Supporting Every Learner across the IB Continuum. Harlow, Essex: Pearson Education Limited, 2016.

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