A Primer on Politics, v0.0: “Chapter 9, Section 2: Theories of International Relations”
This section compares and contrasts the various theories of international relations. These theories provide a framework for understanding how states interact with each other in the international system and can be used to help explain situations and actions. Realism, liberalism (also called idealism), and constructivism are the three most prominent theories in international relations. Which do you find most convincing?