Political Science · International Relations
Which terms are Not related to Realism in IR?
- 3. Hegemony
- 4. Economic interdependence
- 6. Absolute gains
- 10. Statism
- 11. International regime
A3 and 4
B3, 4 and 6
C4, 6, 10 and 11
D4, 6 and 11 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 4, 6 and 11 — Items 4, 6 and 11 are not realist concepts, so the answer is 4, 6 and 11.
Explanation
★Items 4, 6 and 11 are not realist concepts, so the answer is 4, 6 and 11.
★Economic interdependence belongs to the liberal tradition, not realism.
★Absolute gains is a liberal idea, while realists stress relative gains.
★Belief in the efficacy of international regimes is also a liberal doctrine.
★Realism instead works with power, anarchy, survival, self-help and statism.
★Balance of power, hegemony and distribution of capabilities are realist terms.
★So only economic interdependence, absolute gains and international regimes lie outside realism.
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