2023
Is it possible to create a unified theory of International Relations by integrating elements of realism, liberalism, and constructivism? Why or why not?
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Does realism explain international politics better than liberalism or constructivism?
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2017
What are the essential differences between the liberal internationalist and realist theories? In your opinion, why is realism the most dominant theory in the discipline of International Relations?
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2011
Identify the main arguments of the Realism and Liberalism in IR. Which approach appeals to you as a better explaining IR and why? Discuss with empirical evidence.
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