rBackground * Realists are a group of scholars who having to see themselves having a deep insight within the realm of IR. * They would like to become advisers or become political leaders. * Offer a road map to leaders who conduct in international affairs. * Their insight was not just the result in what happened centuries ago. * They’re timeless wisdom that...certain trusses that are ageless * Telling how the actually worked, not how they looked, or should look * They tell world leaders that the most important, should operate is to enhance the security of their states... * Power is a very important thing in IR. * They should be able to harness this power in creative and noble ways. * The world is a complex place. * Strengths in realism.... * What they also argue is that..Money is a currency..Everything is about power. * Allow us to expand our national interest. * Gain power, use that power, and then use it in a robust manner so that you are on top on IR power. * More dominate then change. * Dominate aspects are wars, security dilemma, missiles etc. * IR is a story of wars being fought, wars having been fought in the past and states recovering.., or preparing for future wars. * Realist’s wars are an endemic/... * You can never get ride of war impossible it stays. * They are not interested in changing the world but helping it and creating peace and unity. * They like talking about violence, states should increase their power. * All individual aspects of morality. * Morality is judged by how well “i” the national security adviser insures the survival of their state. * Look after my people. Kept out of arms way, should be ready to die, cheat break promises to keep their territory of their state. * The moment we use our moral values with the dealing of other countries.. * They think of morality in a different manner. (dual moral slandered) on for personal life and IR dealings. * Morality needs to be understood in a complicated manner. * What is the sequence of logic? * Statism. * The state has a lot of power in deciding in what it wants to do in relation to domestic affairs. * Very interesting thing. * It can tax us, fine us etc etc. * The state and impositions it has on us are alright * The state has a hold on our lives. * Legitimate right to use force on certain occasions. * The state is a very central actor. * We might look at other actors we know that states matter. * States are important and you can study as many characters as you want * Relations amongst states. * International system is marked with anarchy * Allies pledge to help but they don’t have too. * If they decide too..Marked my anarchy. * Marked by hierarchy. * U knows what your limits are. * Domestic politics is run by hierarchy. * Everyone for their selves. * Anarchy does not mean bloodshed or madness. * Means lack of higher authority. * Inspire of anarchy there are periods or order * Essentially balance of power * Reality of international relations. * Choose to be wise and not to do anything rural * Basic of organizing principle of IR. * Domestic politics ...- realists tell you reality is different. * Cannot take things for granted in IR. * States find it hard to agree on principle of non intervention this is my territory * Anarchy * Survival * They put the state above individuals. * Important aspects for all states. * Self-help. * Making your neighbour insecure * Anarchy system * Vortex of insecurity if things get badly we get into war * Security dilemma causes war. * Power is a relational context. * For realists power is used to exercise against someone. * Power * Realist are interested in power * Their knowledge is difficult. * No one can break law * No matter what they cannot think that way. * Classical realism * Why on earth do they agree and disagree. *