International Relations —Theory Explainers - Realism International Relations: Why All Superpowers Are Bad!

Realism is the oldest theory explaining the world of international relations! Watch our first video documentary explaining the theory that is focused on power, war, and competition between states and great powers. From its historical roots in the Peloponnesian War, Machiavelli's Il Principe, World War II, and today’s emerging conflicts and new power competition between the USA and China. Realism is a relevant theoretical paradigm that explains our world, despite its criticism as an outdated worldview. Explore the main branches of Classical Realism and NeoRealism together with the newest branch of NeoClassical Realism. Learn why realists are split into offensive and defensive camps, which see power acquisition differently in the anarchic system, as we explore thinkers like Morgenthau, Waltz, and Mearsheimer. ----------- Video Chapters ------------- 00:00 Theoretical framework of Realism 02:02 Realism in History 05:10 Classical Realism 06:38 Morgenthau’s Six Principles of Realism 08:43 NeoRealism / Structural Realism 11:50 Offensive and Defensive Realism 12:28 NeoClassical Realism 13:11 Critique of Realism 14:15 Conclusion Website: https://www.thepoliticalaffairs.com/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/thepoliticalaffairs/ https://www.instagram.com/thepoliticalaffairs_/ https://twitter.com/thepoliticalaf1 #realism #internationalrelations #politicalscience