In this video I break down the political theory of realism in international relations and look into some of its criticisms.

Article recommendations to become even more of an expert!

Walt, Stephen M. “The World Wants You to Think like a Realist.” Foreign Policy, 30 May 2018, https://foreignpolicy.com/2018/05/30/the-world-wants-you-to-think-like-a-realist/

Kheyrian, Moji. “What Are the Implications OF Realisms Apparent Dominance of the Study of International Relations?” CGSRS, 8 Jan. 2019, cgsrs.org/publications/101. 

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Korab-Karpowicz, W. Julian. “Political Realism in International Relations.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 24 May 2017, https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/realism-intl-relations/

“Functional Critiques of Realism.” IAS SCORE, 31st July, 2019 https://iasscore.in/blog/mains/functional-critiques-of-realism

Camisão, Sandrina Antunes and Isabel, and About The Author(s) Sandrina Antunes is an Assistant Professor at the Department of International Relations and Public Administration at the Universidade do Minho. “Introducing Realism in International Relations Theory.” E, 5 Aug. 2018, www.e-ir.info/2018/02/27/introducing-realism-in-international-relations-theory/