The Theories of International Relations

INTRODUCTION

The theories of international relations are the end results of good international relations and system in the world today, most of this theories are not well implemented in most countries which has resulted on conflicts among nations, political instabilities, secessions and all other political unrest.

This essay will shed more light on the phases of international relations from the individual stage to the international stage.

Firstly, this essay will explain what the theories of international relations are and then proceeds to give you the overview of what theoretical perspective provides the best account in international relations

Liberalism idealism

Liberalism is a society which is characterized by freedom of thought for individuals, people who can improve their moral and material conditions limitations on the power of government and religion, the rule of law, the free exchange of ideas, a free market economy that supports private enterprise, and a system of government that is transparent. It is founded on the natural goodness of humans and the independence of the individual, as Mingst said "Human nature is basically good" (2004:3).

They also believe that war, injustice and aggression are not predictable but can be moderated or even erased through the reform of the institution or collective action, but on the individual level it is based on the belief that individuals know best what is best for them because individuals are rational human beings . They are able to understand the laws that are universally applicable to govern both nature and the society. Understanding those laws means that they are capable to improve their condition by creating a just society (mingst, 2004:62).

This level of analysis suggests that when a society is not just then the fault rests upon the inadequate institutions (result of a corrupt environment).

The individual is the most important unit of analysis, they do agree on the primacy of the individuals in political life. They saw man as capable of satisfying his natural needs and wants in rational ways which could be achieved most powerfully by each individual's pursuing his own freedom and independence that can be best realized in a democratic state created by excessive governmental restrictions.

As Weber quoted Kegley "bad human behaviour is the product not of evil people but of evil institutions and structural arrangements that motivate people to act selfishly and to harm others-including