IR102 - IR Theories

States struggle for power.

• Realism

• Liberalism

• Constructivism

• Feminism

The world is an anarchic system.

• Realism

• Liberalism

• Constructivism

• Feminism

There is no protection of an individual state. States must ensure their survival by maintaining national/self-interest.

• Realism

• Liberalism

• Constructivism

• Feminism

The focus is on enhancing global political and economic cooperation.

• Realism

• Liberalism

• Constructivism

• Feminism

For this theory, the main actors are IGOs, NGOs, MNCs, and international cooperation.

• Realism

• Liberalism

• Constructivism

• Feminism

For this theory, the key priorities are the protection of individual/civil rights: freedom of speech, religion, and press; and the economic prosperity and stability.

• Realism

• Liberalism

• Constructivism

• Feminism

For this theory, the focus is on ideas, norms, and identity of individuals that construct the state order.

• Realism

• Liberalism

• Constructivism

• Feminism

For this theory, the structure of the international system should be bipolar or multipolar system.

• Realism

• Maxism

• Constructivism

• Feminism

For this theory, all genders should have equal rights and opportunities in all sectors including politics.

• Realism

• Maxism

• Constructivism

• Feminism

For this theory, the goal is to define the important roles of women in politics.

• Realism

• Maxism

• Constructivism

• Feminism