1. China and International Politics
... regarded as a threat to the United States' security. The Rise of China: Realism The realist perspective is extremely broad; nevertheless, it focuses on three key ideas: statism, survival and self-help (Baylis et al., 2011, p.87). Statism, in simpler terms, refers to states being the key actor and ultimate authority in the political stage (D'Erman, 2012, Jan 20 lecture). Survival &ndash ... ;in realist theory- is the states' priority in any given situation. Lastly, self-help emphasizes on the idea that no other state or institution can guarantee survival; it (the state) cannot rely on any...
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