subject: International Relations Theory As A Foundation Of Foundations [print this page] Theoretic approaches towards studying international relations and systems of international cooperation may be regarded as the required attempt for systematizing chaotic decisions and solutions. Nevertheless, the deeper study of various schools give the clear representation of the systems and reasons of various processes.
In fact, this discipline may be interesting for everyone who is fond of the history of international and diplomatic relations. The division of the theory into two main schools explains numerous international processes and tendencies, as most of them may be explained either from realistic or liberalistic points of view. Surely, there are also Marxist (and neo-Marxist) approaches; however, they involve realistic and liberalistic views. Additionally, this theory presupposes knowing of lots of other aspects, and the academic discipline is not able to involve some important elements, such as:
1.International information flows
2.Conflictology
3.Conspiracy theory
4.International civil associations and movements
5.Geopolitics
Cornerstones and Difficulties
In order to study the international relations theory, students need to realize the systematic nature of knowledge in this sphere. In fact, there are no stated patterns and rules, as global leaders act in accordance with the current circumstances. However, all the tendencies and processes are systematized and assessed in accordance with the regarded approaches.
The key difficulties of the discipline is the impossibility to realize all the aspects and tendencies staying within the frames of the academic program, as some elements of theory are often taught within the frames of separate courses, while some of them are required for deeper understanding of numerous theoretical approaches.
Finally, it should be emphasized that the international relations theory may be regarded as the fundamental discipline for historians and political scientists; however, in order to study this basis, students need to be inquisitive, objective and open for whales of information.
