POL300 WEEK 1 DQ1

Research

two countries whose relationship has been in the news recently. Visit a

reputable Website, newspaper, or TV broadcast to catch up on the latest events

in their interactions.

Week 1 Discussion 1

“Idealism vs.

Realism in International Politics” Please respond to the following:

Roskin and Berry allude to the tendency toward idealism in international

politics before WWII ended in 1945, but the tendency toward realism after that

year.

Explain what the authors

mean by “idealism” and “realism” in international politics.

Characterize the differences between the world

before 1945 and the world after that year with respect to international

relations.

Explain the causes of the transition (from

idealism to realism).