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The IR theoretical approaches- a framework for analysis

The IR theoretical approaches- a framework for analysis. Typology of the IR theories Structural comparison of the key IR approaches Realism Liberalism Marxism and International Political Economy Social Constructivism Avenues for convergence . IR theories’ typology.

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The IR theoretical approaches- a framework for analysis

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  1. The IR theoretical approaches- a framework for analysis • Typology of the IR theories • Structural comparison of the key IR approaches • Realism • Liberalism • Marxism and International Political Economy • Social Constructivism • Avenues for convergence

  2. IR theories’ typology • The notion of the state as a principle actor in IR: key properties • exogenous/ endogenous characteristics • ideal (norms, identities)/ material (power, wealth) entity • Process/ structure factors in international politics • process-centred theoretical models • structure-centred • System/ unit variables: holistic and individualistic theoretical models • Role of the international institutions: instrumental/ autonomous international institutions (Based on Wendt, Alexander (1999) Social theory of International Politics (Cambridge University Press)

  3. The IR theories- a framework for analysis (based on Walt, 1998)

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