Comparing Liberalism and Realism

A short video contrasting liberal and realist approaches to international relations.

[iffahahmad]

Let me tell you sir, this really helps a lot with my study. As someone who's not into this kind of subject, it is kinda hard for me to digest all the information and theories but this is so well made and clear. Thank you sir! :)

[nohatelove]

The best comparison in youtube that I could find. Thank you!!

[ruby-jaynemeilak]

Noah buddy this got me through my end of year exams, you the homie and deserve a reward!!

[MusicthroughDHD]

I like the idea that you can explain state decisions pertaining to economics with Realism and state decisions pertaining to maintaining partnerships with Liberalism. I’ve head a lot of talk about Constructivism being somewhere in between and more representative of the future of IR. Would be interested in hearing anyone’s thoughts on that!

[moaeriksson]

This was a great explanation. I have a seminar on this tomorrow and this truly helped, thank you so much!😃

[battouhgerroh]

Precise, concise and Very elaborate. Thank you very much

[ANASHUSAIN-ECO]

Completing my 5th Semester Syllabus from Here.. Nice explation
Aligarh Muslim University, UP, INDIA

[SaddamHussain-nnsl]

Please upload approaches and transition from Classical to Behaviorism approach.
Neo Neo Debate
Constructivism vs Positivist

[jannickharambe]

To answer your question in the end of the video:
From what I've learned so far and witnessed on the news, I think Liberalism tends to describe a system of democratic states better whereas Realism describes a situation with many/powerful autocratic states involved better:

Democratic states tend to have less interest in war (democratic peace) and seem to collaborate more, build institutions and see humans as "good". They believe in peace. Autocratic states have egoists (selfish) leaders who want to spread and increase their power. I doubt they are interested in peace, but security and if possible, war to further increase their power. The individual has little to say and is oppressed. Therefore, the state is key actor.

[nanaabenadarkowaah]

You have made me find interest in IR.
Your videos are beautiful and well summarized.
Warm Greetings all the way from Ghana.

[MVM-]

Thank you so much! Now, during Russian-Ukraine wartime that is very important to undestant the reasons.

[Kate]

Thanks a lot for your contribution! Often watch your videos!)

[Raees]

This is more helpful than But don't tell this to my teacher😂

[vahidmioooo]

Thank you for making such an out-standing video and making it easier for us to better understand these two theories' differences. I wonder whether these theories are to explain the way IR works or how it should work? Do politician see themselves as a believer in X-theory and decide to make policies or pursue policies accordingly? Thank you in advance for your reply.

[IsmailKasapoglu]

dear professor, I entered very important exam in Turkey and in the exam
The question was "which term is not used by realists by defining world politics?"
a) Cooperation b) Balance of Power c) Geopolitics d) Realpolitik e) Security
The answer is A. I assumed that the term "cooperation" used to define world politics and they say that cooperation is not possible. Can we say that they didn't use this term to define world politics? And, I chose the other wrong answer which was the geopolitics. What are your thoughts about that THANK YOU!

[JaveriaShah-mj]

Sir, could you please make a video on theoretical approach of national security

[artisticideaswithkisafatim]

Which school of thought best explain current international system?

[moonmoons]

Dear professor, I was wondering if you have any references for the video. I am currently writing a big paper for my studies and would like to use what you said in these videos but cannot find certain information in academic references. Thank you!

[phideliaserwaah]

Does realist believe that war is rooted in human nature?

[starlink]

Teacher, are there any commen sides between liberalism and realism?