The first theory that I will be approaching is Realism which was founded by Thucydides, Thomas Hobbes, and Niccolò Machiavelli. Realism’s core assumptions are: states are the main actors in international politics, states desire power, states are rational actors, and the system is anarchical. Sovereign states are in charge of who they interact with and there is no higher, superior authority above the state that can decide its behaviors. States seek to preserve their political autonomy and their territorial integrity. Their main actions towards those two interests are their focus on strengthening their military power. They believe in self-interest rather than moral principle. Since the states are anarchical …show more content…
However, they fail to realize that these norms can shift quickly. We can take into example today’s world. Few years ago, we had a different idea towards the use of marijuana, however if you look at it now many people accepted the idea and now it’s even legal to possess some. This shows that ideas can and will shift dramatically. They also believe in the a state's positive intentions, but from a realist’s point of view then states can not trust each other. They are uncertain of their true motive and their future actions. They can be friends for one minute and the next they can each other’s worst