Executive summary: Idealism and realism are two contrasting approaches to foreign policy in international relations, with idealism emphasizing moral values and realism focusing on national interests and power dynamics.
Key points:
Idealism advocates for foreign policies that reflect a country’s internal values and moral principles to create a more just world.
Realism prioritizes national interests, security, and power over ethical considerations in international relations.
Idealism can lead to unintended consequences when trying to influence other countries’ internal affairs.
Realism may neglect moral obligations and potentially empower bad actors by not intervening in global issues.
Most foreign policies incorporate elements of both idealism and realism, with varying degrees of emphasis.
The author notes their research is not substantive and welcomes feedback on any misrepresentations or omissions.
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Executive summary: Idealism and realism are two contrasting approaches to foreign policy in international relations, with idealism emphasizing moral values and realism focusing on national interests and power dynamics.
Key points:
Idealism advocates for foreign policies that reflect a country’s internal values and moral principles to create a more just world.
Realism prioritizes national interests, security, and power over ethical considerations in international relations.
Idealism can lead to unintended consequences when trying to influence other countries’ internal affairs.
Realism may neglect moral obligations and potentially empower bad actors by not intervening in global issues.
Most foreign policies incorporate elements of both idealism and realism, with varying degrees of emphasis.
The author notes their research is not substantive and welcomes feedback on any misrepresentations or omissions.
This comment was auto-generated by the EA Forum Team. Feel free to point out issues with this summary by replying to the comment, and contact us if you have feedback.