International Relations theory made easy (4): Realism
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Introductory lecture to the discipline of International Relations by Dr Patrick Theiner, Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of Edinburgh, UK. Recorded in late 2020.
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== Timestamps ==
00:00 - Intro
World work as physic explains. Only Nothing Works On Humans..
01:02 - Theory as pattern recognition
04:15 - The Peloponnesian War
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08:42 - Early realist thinkers
09:50 - Niccolo Machiavelli
I’m amazed by how smoothly you explained everything!
14:27 - Origins of realism
17:17 - Kenneth Waltz' Neorealism
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20:34 - Other realist theorists
21:56 - Core assumptions of neorealism
I think friendship between nations can and does exist. The key is that the parties involved must behave in a way to each other that is both respectful and respectable.
It is no different than a person to person relationship. The reason human friendships break is because behaviour changes.
As with all 1:1 relationships, this requieres work. Look at Canada and the US these past 150 years... compared to the last three months.
That said, part of respect is to be respecful of your own nation, to maintain the power to walk away (or fight) when relationships change.
27:13 - Relationships between core concepts
28:57 - The security dilemma
I am watching it from Kashmir! Professor your way of delivering lecture is phenomenal!!! Thank you for making this complex theory so easy to understand! Best wishes from your student from Kashmir
34:17 - Balance of power
36:30 - How much power is enough?
I am selected for kelaniya university Sri Lanka I expect to study international relations and Political science
38:42 - Unipolarity vs. bipolarity vs. multipolarity
44:49 - Realism and cooperation
Thank you for your clear and easy understandable lecture.
49:17 - Realism and international institutions
50:43 - Is this a good theory?
I really liked the way you made it clear how the theory evolved throughout the years until its most updated format, neorealism. IR theory is something I've always enjoyed learning about and up until your video I hadn't really looked at the theories as an evolving line of thought over time, but, rather, as alternative views within a theory. That's not to say that one can't choose with which realist theory to explain the world -- be it Morgenthau's classic realism, Waltz' defensive or Mearsheimer's offensive --, but that it just feels a lot easier to see it all as a big, constantly evolving theoretical body of thought. By the way, how do you keep up with any recent developments in IR theories? Articles, I suppose? I'd really like to know a few go-to places to check out from time to time to see if anything new has been published. Thanks for the great video and series. Cheers from Brazil.
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Game of Thrones is a bad analogy. Prior to the war of the five kings, Westeros was not in a state of anarchy. For almost 300 years the Targaryens ruled over a unified "country" and would intervene in disputes between rival houses. The conflicts in GoTs are due to civil war and secession, not great power politics
@teoengchinCouldyou please tell me what book did you book? I need a book that includes theories in detail, can you share one please?
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@AsadKhan-qv5vpThank you so much for the lectures, I just love them all!!
@luisadiaz2097you basically recapped in one video what I've been studying for a year as an IR student.
@Starwars.neverheardDu hast so gut englisch gesprochen, hätte nicht gedacht das du zuerst deutsch kannst.
@florentin4061The most ridiculous tenet of Mearsheimer's Neorealism is #4: states are unitary, rational actors. Rather, elite factions regularly compromise the interests of their states for their own interests! Examples: Bush 2 & Neocons; Shareef in Pakistan; Maduro in Venezuela; Meles Zenawi in Ethiopia, who volunteered his democratic country of 120 million to be landlocked by a dictatorship of 5 million next door, crippling the larger state's economy to this day! Many European leaders caving to US demands on energy, trade, & alliances contrary to their own states' interests. Examples of this type in fact outweigh those of leaders who act in the interest of the state they lead, and far and few between indeed are leaders who act in the interest of the majority of their citizens. Such tenet is so obviously incorrect!
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@antipsikiyatriKiziKautilya is far ahead in sharing his ideas on statecraft...he gave his theory much ahead of Machiavelli....and he is paradoxically touted as Indian Machiavelli😶.....
This is all glorifying the west ..🥱
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@ahmedardoof8629U can also include the Punic wars, wherein Carthage was a naval/trading power, while Rome was a land/militaristic power
@kobalt6927Had a seminary on the imperialism of the roman republic. I was shocked to find out that the overwhelming majority of historians of antiquity view the rise of the roman empire in (neo)realist terms and it is the most accepted explanation for it (according to my professor at least).
Great lecture!
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@AhanBansal-s6oWhere can i find the recommended reading?
@Ace-o3wthank you!
@maxv9947Hi, I don't know if you'll see this comment but your channel is so brilliant - I'm doing an undergraduate in IR and Politics and my IR first year exam is tomorrow and this has been more helpful than anything else. I know you probably won't see this in time and probably don't have them available anyway but is there any platform in which one could access the lecture slides you show in your videos to use for revision?
@isabelroesslerpartridge6214I loved this class .. thanks from Nigeria
@elizabethibia1675Thank you so much
I just started my degree in international relations and midterm is coming. It is really hard for me with all the theories, plus I have no background in international relations. Your lecture really help me! 💗😊
This was the best lecture ever. So clear to understand and also very interesting. I have a midterm due tonight based on this theory and Liberalism, and to be honest, I am going to pass because of this amazing lecture. I really wish you were my professor for International Relations Theory.
Thank you so much!!
thank you so much, I learned a lot. Much appreciated
@cheallure1656Great video! As well as the one about constructivism. Thank you! It contains all the necessary info and very helpful before an exam just to recall what really matters! :)
@shadikvel62Explained in a simple way that makes it so understandable and interesting. Your explanation of what theories are is very good. As an IR student I’m learning a lot from your videos. Thank you
@lindiwegwebu4184Thanks, a very good lecture. I found it extremely helpful
@xuruurijana697Vielen Dank für das Video. Nur wollte ich fragen ob die Möglichkeit für ein promotionsausschuss bei euch gibt.
@lahcenechel1855Realism is way too clear in my head, your classes are so good. Thank you sir!
@cactusberk(Why do interstate wars take place ?)
I was wondering if you know two main theories that Can be used to answer the question
A great, simplified and yet comprehensive description!
Thank you so much
2:41 oh man i instantly saw thucyidides trap and the pelloponesian war between sparta and athens and the delian league
@youreinacoma3009Oooooo love the new thumbnails sir!!
@prakullsharma2127Truly great presentation and summation of IR--Realism.
@don2458Your classes are SO good. Thanks from Brazil xx
@roni-input-deustchI feel obligated to thank you on every new upload, thats how much helpful it is for me. 😀
@samiullahkhan2391Very much good lecture, thank you very much Sir
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