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This 4-page paper discusses the realism and liberalism theories of international relations, and uses them to discuss relations between Iran and the United State. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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announcement that it is enriching uranium for "peaceful means" sent panic among the international community. Many have regarded Iran as a nation with an ax to grind -- and the
fact it has talked about retaliation against Israel (and the U.S.) over the years tends to disprove the Iranian governments comments when it comes to peaceful nuclear development.
At this time, the United States is trying to act merely as a facilitator, though for years, the Bush administration refused to even negotiation
with Iran. Thats changing, with the U.S. noting that the world would do well to keep an eye on Iranian nuclear capabilities. The concern is that Iran is like a
tiger -- poke it enough, and it could attack and cause havoc and destruction. Compare and contrast how each theory might interpret the causes of the conflict.
To answer this question, it might first be helpful to determine the definitions of realism and liberalism. Realism, in its most simplistic form, is when
the state considers itself the principal and only actor on the world stage1. Realisms focus is that on national security and the relationship between great powers2. According to the theory
of realism, the state is the unitary actor, the number-one gun, the only one that matters3. Autocratic models, and dictatorships tend to embrace the realist view, as in such cases,
the leaders (or in this case, rulers), believe they have the freedom to act in a states interest without a cumbersome legislative process and public debates4. To realists, national security
issues are the most important, rather than values of policymakers5. However, as the world becomes more intertwined and the Internet brings nations closer together, this may be an outmoded view6.
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