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Realist and idealist theory of international relations
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The three main theories used in international political economy are constructivism, realism and liberalism. Scholars commonly use the theories to explain economical events in the international political economy. Liberalists are concerned about interest of individual while constructivists are much concerned about how international relations are constructed by ideas in the system. This paper uses realism theory to explain relationships among state and non-state actors in the international system. Realism is based on the idea that the international system exists according to the Hobbestian state of nature, which is anarchic and brutal. There is no authority above states in the system (Marten 9/12/2011). The influential states have powers that they use to subjugate the poor and powerless in the system. In order to understand the theory in detail, the paper evaluates three supranational regimes and their function in international system. States agree to form governments that control internal affairs. It is not surprising that any sovereign state has the power to enforce and prescribe laws. These powers are limited in the international system because there is no Leviathan that controls the activities of all members. The first argument is that the US and other major powers use supranational organizations to further their interests (Wolf 87). WTO is a world body that is charged with the responsibility of overseeing how countries conduct trade globally. Liberalists argue that the body is beneficial to all states that subscribe to it because they benefit from free markets and business opportunities. In the liberalists’ view, the world organization in charge of trade is supposed to arbitrate on conflicts emerging from trade and commerce. N... ... middle of paper ... ...s in danger. Tourists have been abducted more than once, which has greatly affected the tourism industry. It should not be forgotten that Kenya generates more than 20% of the total revenue from tourism. Al shabaab militiamen are therefore a threat to Kenyan interests. Works Cited Gholz, Eugene and Daryl, Press. "Protecting the 'Prize': Oil and the U.S. National Interest”. Security Studies, 19.3, 2010, 453-485. Milner, Helen. “Globalization, development, and international institutions: Normative and Positive Perspectives”. Review Essay, 3.4, 2005, 833-854. Rosato, Sebastian. "Europe's Troubles: Power Politics and the State of the European Project.” International Security, 35.4, 2011, 45-86. Stone, Randall. "How to Reform the IMF”. Current History, 109.730, 2010, 342-348. Wolf, Martin. Why Globalization Works. 1st ed. Sydney: Yale University Press, 2004.6