The IR theoretical approaches- a framework for analysis Typology of the IR theories Structural comparison of the key IR approaches Realism Liberalism Marxism.

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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 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)

The IR theories- a framework for analysis (based on Walt, 1998) COMPETING PARADIGMS REALISMLIBERALISMCONSTRUCTI VISM Main theoretical propositions Self-interested states compete for power and security Concern for power overridden by economic and political considerations State behaviour shaped by elite beliefs, collective norms and social identities Key unit of analysis StatesStates/ non-state actors Individuals/ elites Foci National securityCooperation esp. economic Socialisation Main instruments Military and economic power Economic exchange and int. institutions Identities and interests Modern theorists Hans Morgenthau Kenneth Waltz Robert Keohane Joseph Nye Alexander Wendt John Ruggie