Realism vs Liberalism

What key concept is the main focus for realism?

What school of realist thought argues that is human nature to want power and that states are led with by individuals with an innate need to dominate their rivals

• Classical realism

• Structural realism

Which of the following is not a classical realist?

• Hans Morgenthau

• Machiavelli

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Mearsheimer

Realists place a large emphasis upon the nature of hierarchy in the international system

• True

• False

Because the international system is anarchic, according to realists, the primary goal of the state is what?

Defensive structural realists argue that China cannot rise peacefully and is attempting to become a regional hegemon of Asia

• True

• False

What key concept is central to Liberalist theory?

Liberal theory places greater emphasis on the role of .....-........ actors in global politics

What concept is Liberalism closely linked to?

• Isolationism

• Libertarianism

• Idealism

• Nationalism

Liberals believe that security and cooperation can best be achieved through the creation of what?