Word Limit: 3,000 words Research Proposal Structure ? Title ? Research Questions ? Methodology* ? Literature Review** ? List of References Critically review an academic article of your own choice in no more than 1500 words. Comparing between two theories of international relations (either one concept, hypothesis, effiction) Using critical analysis skills 1.1 Basic Assumptions of Realism: Only the State 1.States are the principal actors and most important actors. States are the key unit of analysis. 2. Only the state possesses the monopoly of legitimate force to resolve conflicts. 3.Non-state actors like international organizations (UN), Multi- National Corporations, and transnational actors are acknowledged by realists, but they are of secondary importance. States are the dominant actors. 1.2 Assumption of Realism: Unity of State 1. State is viewed as a unitary actor, an integrated unit. The government speaks with one voice for the state as a whole. 2. Realists support the argument that state is an integrated actor. For example, when a foreign ministry expresses policies different from the ministry of defense, action is taken to bring these alternative positions to a common position. 3. States have sufficient autonomy from their national societies to recognize and pursue the interests of the nation as a whole. 1.3 Assumptions of Realism: Rationality of State State is a rational actor. States are goal oriented and their goals are consistent. States make cost-benefit analysis of every alternative.
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