Political Theories

emphasizes the role of power and self-interest in international relations, and suggests that states are the primary actors in the global system

states are primarily concerned with their own survival and security in an anarchic international system where there is no higher authority to enforce rules or resolve conflicts

emphasizes the role of cooperation, institutions, and norms in global politics, and suggests that states can work together to address common challenges and pursue shared interests

states are rational actors that are primarily interested in maximizing their own interests, but they recognize that cooperation and adherence to international norms can also benefit them in the long run. international organisations (un, wto etc. ) are useful in facilitating this

emphasizes the role of ideas, norms, and identities in shaping global politics, and suggests that international relations are not solely determined by material factors such as power or wealth

emphasizes the role of economic structures and class struggle in global politics, and suggests that inequality and exploitation are fundamental features of the global system

emphasizes the role of gender and patriarchy in global politics, and suggests that traditional IR theories have overlooked the experiences and perspectives of women and marginalized groups

more developed countries and MNCs will exploit LEDCs

challenge traditional approaches that emphasize state-centric power politics and focus on the material factors such as military and economic capabilities. Instead, they emphasize the role of ideas, norms, discourse, and social structures in shaping international relations.

examines how the legacy of colonialism continues to shape international relations. It challenges the Eurocentric view of world politics and highlights the voices of non-Western actors.

free market is better at allocating resources than one with government intervention

beleifs, practices and values should be understood by the perspective of one’s own beleif and culutre

people are able to adhere to laws regardless of cultural differences

emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and argues that liberal democracies are more likely to cooperate with each other. It seeks to promote liberal democracy and protect human rights globally.

challenges the idea that there are objective, universal truths in global politics, and instead emphasizes the importance of subjectivity, contingency, and diversity in shaping political processes and outcomes

focuses on the environment and sustainability in global politics. It emphasizes the need for a more holistic approach to governance that takes into account the long-term ecological impacts of policies and decisions.