States define national interest depending on its people's priorities.

National interest is determined by its degree of economic profitability.

Realists see national interest as homologous to regional interests

States prioritize national interests insofar as they guarantee the state's survival.

Power is a relational concept and power is a relative concept.

Power is a relative concept.

Power is a relational concept.

Power is based on economic and military strength.

Very important, as it determines if balance of power emerges naturally or must be constructed.

Very important because it determines how, or if, a balance of power emerges and it determines if balance of power emerges naturally or must be constructed.

Very important, as it determines how, or if, a balance of power emerges.

Important, but not crucial to realist understandings of world politics.

It is the responsibility realists have towards the world; their obligation to recount, in an objective manner, a more realistic scene of world politics.

It marks the limits of ethics in international relations; this results in decision-makers weighing up consequences and sometimes expecting positive outcomes of amoral actions.

It is a vow politicians take, which requires them to take responsibility for the ethics of their international actions.

None of the options given are correct.

Realists claim that periods of peace are just a preparation for future wars.

Offensive realists argue that states continuously strive for more powerful positions within the international structure, which often includes fighting wars.

Rather than emphasizing ideational reasons for why democratic states do not engage in war with one another, realists would stress that states choose not to for their own material self-interests

All of the above options are correct.

It is the supreme national interest to which all political leaders must adhere.

The primary objective of all states.

The need to provide shelter, nutrition and education in a state.

A precondition for attaining civil society and therefore all other (moral) goals.

Advocates of aggressive foreign policy and war.

Afraid terrorism will make the world a less secure place.

Supporters of war when it is necessary to further a rational understanding of the national interest.

Concerned with economic development only.

The conditions when there is no actual conflict but a permanent underlying tension among states that could become a "real" war at any time.

A situation in which several or neighbouring states are at war.

A state that is aggressive and always building up its military.

None of the options given are correct.

Human rights assumptions are increasingly seen as a Western agenda backed by economic dollars and military divisions.

Humanitarian interventions are increasingly viewed as a means for powerful states to secure their own self-interests, veiled behind a liberal discourse.

Africa is still plagued by civil conflict.

Despite the European Union, Europe continues to be as divided by national interests as ever.