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  • What are the differences between realism  and liberalism in international relations?

  • According to Wikipedia's entry of LiberalismInternational liberalism is a school of  

  • thought in international relations  theory that is based on three ideas:

  • 1.It calls into question realism's  security/warfare foundations by rejecting  

  • power politics in international relations. 2.Emphasis Mutual benefits and  

  • international cooperation 3.Recognize the role of international  

  • organizations and non-governmental actors in  shaping state preferences and policy choices

  • Supporters of liberalism often believe  in the spreading of democracy through  

  • cooperation. However, a more radical form  of liberal interventionism believes liberal  

  • international organizations or countries  can intervene in other states in order to  

  • pursue liberal objectives, sometimes  even through military intervention.

What are the differences between realism  and liberalism in international relations?

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