Prepare a 200-300 word (approximately) response that answers the question below. Do not repeat the question in the text of your answer. Good answers will cite sources and follow a logical order of presentation.
The dominant “viewpoint’ or grand theory regarding international relations in the United States traditionally has been realism. What are the key features of realism as an international relations perspective? In your opinion, is realism is actually a realistic approach to understanding modern international politics? Using examples from your study of international politics, describe the strengths and limitations of realism as a useful international political theory.
