Understanding Realism in International Relations

States are not the only actors in international relations.

A policymaker's main responsibility is to promote global peace.

The life of man is not described as 'solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short.'

A legitimate central authority stands above the state. (correct)

Idealism

Power (correct)

Altruism

Humanitarianism

Anarchy drives states to cooperate. (correct)

States function best in a lawless and chaotic world.

Human nature is basically evil and unchangeable.

Reason and rationality discourage state cooperation.

<p>Linking causes to ideas and their impact on international relations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The security dilemma where one state's quest for security causes insecurity in others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Survival in an anarchic world.</p> Signup and view all the answers