Realism, Idealism, And Marxism-Leninism

Part I of Essay
International Relations Theories Global Politics There are three major theories concerning the behavior of states in international relations; Realism, Idealism, and Marxism-Leninism. Realists believe in the concept of power and conflict, spurning suspiciously the ide ....

Part II of Essay
.... of some workers through bribery, and postpone the revolution that Marx predicted. The best known supporter of realistic theory was Hans Morganthau, author of, Politics Among Nations, coined the idea that states must seek to be the most important actor, seek to increase their power, and logically deduct the business of international relations. These three principles are the core of what Morganthau called “Political Realism.” While Realism may seem practical, it is not above criticism. Idealists point out that these policies may le ....