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'''Realist''' is an [[international politics]] term which is used to describe an actor whose [[foreign policy]] methods focus on [[political power]], rather than institutions and [[international law]]. A realist prefers policies which keep, increase, or demonstrate their power. In a [[bipolar]] power organization (only two main world powers), this can lead to a [[security dilemma]]. | '''Realist''' is an [[international politics]] term which is used to describe an actor whose [[foreign policy]] methods focus on [[political power]], rather than institutions and [[international law]]. A realist prefers policies which keep, increase, or demonstrate their power. In a [[bipolar]] power organization (only two main world powers), this can lead to a [[security dilemma]]. | ||
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| + | Realism is opposed to idealism and utopianism, and specifically to [[Wilsonianism]]. | ||
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| + | Conservative foreign policies can include either realism or idealism. Idealism appears in the case of [[George W. Bush]] bringing democracy to the Middle East, or [[Barry Goldwater]], calling for a crusade to destroy Communism. Realism appears among opponents of needless "foreign adventures," such as [[Pat Buchanan]], or when [[Richard Nixon]] opened the door to China (1971), or [[Ronald Reagan]] came to terms with the Soviet Union in 1987. | ||
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| + | ==see also== | ||
| + | * [[Reinhold Niebuhr]] | ||
| + | * [[George Kennan]] | ||
| + | * [[Arthus Schlesinger, Jr.]] | ||
| + | * [[Hans Morgenthau]] | ||
| + | * [[Cold War]] | ||
[[category:International Politics]] | [[category:International Politics]] | ||
[[category:Political Theory]] | [[category:Political Theory]] | ||
| + | [[category:Cold War]] | ||
Revision as of 18:58, June 7, 2009
Realist is an international politics term which is used to describe an actor whose foreign policy methods focus on political power, rather than institutions and international law. A realist prefers policies which keep, increase, or demonstrate their power. In a bipolar power organization (only two main world powers), this can lead to a security dilemma.
Realism is opposed to idealism and utopianism, and specifically to Wilsonianism.
Conservative foreign policies can include either realism or idealism. Idealism appears in the case of George W. Bush bringing democracy to the Middle East, or Barry Goldwater, calling for a crusade to destroy Communism. Realism appears among opponents of needless "foreign adventures," such as Pat Buchanan, or when Richard Nixon opened the door to China (1971), or Ronald Reagan came to terms with the Soviet Union in 1987.
