Realism theory of International relations

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Probably the most prominent feature of realism for international relations is its assumption about human nature; realism says that human nature is egoistic and selfish. Realists believe in power and nationalism over supposedly unrealistic norms such as morality and ethics. They believe states are rational actors and the basic unit and they need to keep, increase and demonstrate the power to survive in this anarchical system of international relations. 
As Morgenthau, a prominent realist, suggests that politics is an autonomous sphere. It has its own rules and principles which are different from ethics and morality. The security dilemma is another prominent viewpoint as there is no power other than the state to cater to the security of the state according to the realists. The three prescriptions realists propose are statism, survival, and self-help. India-Pakistan balance of power politics promotes realists’ point of view as they constantly competed in attaining sufficient nuclear power to intimidate each other in recent history. However, the realist approach suggests practicing caution in using power. The contradiction, which led to a clear catastrophe for the US, is its invasion of Iraq in 2003. Critics are, however, right, when they say that this theory has a strong potential to motivate states to act out of suspicion and power. They are pessimists according to the liberals; in response, a realist would say its prudence, not pessimism. The Soviet Union collapse disapproves of realism as ordinary citizens from Europe and Asia were the main actors in one of the most prominent incidents in the known history. However, one can declare realism as a good analytical tool for international relations despite its criticism.

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