C/P/49. Compare and contrast the realist and liberal approaches to the pursuit of peace in international relations

An analysis is drawn between the pursuit of the peace process between countries as explained by liberalist and realist theories of international relations. A detailed discussion of realist and liberalist approaches are drawn and issues o democracy, human rights and ecology are highlighted using examples from political situations in the US, Europe and Asia. The differences in relations of power as crucial to realist perspectives and the importance of neo liberalist globalisation in achieving a balance of power between states are also highlighted. A comparison is draw between realist and liberalist perspectives in IR considering issues of peace, democracy and human rights.