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A 3 page research paper that examines the theories of neorealism and neoliberalism and then relates neorealism to the situation in North Korea with nuclear armament. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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face the situation in North Korea, a country that readily admits that it possesses weapons of mass destruction. Comment on this situation has suggested that many are perplexed by North
Koreas actions regarding nuclear armament. Neorealism and neoliberalism are terms that refer to competing perspectives on international relations that may illuminate the motivations behind this situation. Neorealists perceive competition among
states as intrinsic to international relations (Kono, 1998). This theory pictures states as being constantly driven to maximize their power vis-?-vis other states in order to survive (Kono, 1998). Because
of this "eat or be eaten" philosophy, they generally avoid cooperative efforts that produce asymmetrical gain, even when such cooperation produces absolute gains for all. As this suggests, neorealists are
pessimistic regarding the possibility of international cooperation. Neoliberals are more optimistic regarding the prospects for cooperation (Kono, 1998). Unlike neorealists focus on absolute gains and the possibility that they present
for mutual benefit through the process of cooperation (Kono, 1998). Martinez and Garcia (2000) point out that "liberalism" can refer to political, economic and even religious concepts. In the
US, "liberalism" is often used within a political social context that promotes social programs designed to aid the poor and working people. Conservative politicians will state that they hate "liberals"
(Martinez and Garcia, 2000). However, these same politicians frequently vote in favor of economic liberalism, including neoliberal policies (Martinez and Garcia, 2000). The liberal school of economics first became famous
in Europe when Adam Smith published The Wealth of Nations. He and other economist advocated the abolition of government interference in trade. Similarly, neoliberalism promotes the bringing about of "free"
trade between countries (Martinez and Garcia, 200). Neorealism began after the WWII shattered confidence in idealistic, utopian perspective on international politics (Mesquita, 1999). Theorists began to direct research toward
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