The Syrian Refugee And Migration Crisis - 1423 Words

The pioneering seminars for this course identified and introduced the groupings of the multiplicity of theories, which exist in the world of International Relations today. The study of International Relations like any other academic field of study makes use of theories and frameworks through which the field is conceptualized; therefore, one must be careful when grouping these theories even further, by paying attention to the individual similarities and differences which are found within these theories and how they complement or contrast each other. According to International Relations by Joshua Goldstein, Jon Pevehouse and Sandra Whitworth (hereof known as Goldstein et al.), â€Å"one way to look at the variety of theories is to distinguish†¦show more content†¦Ultimately, it will conclude that the most suitable method for viewing International Relations, and the method which I find most persuasive is the liberal-pluralist perspective, as it best supports the mandate for wo rld peace. Individuals who identify with realist paradigm, according to Goldstein et al., â€Å"find their most fertile ground in the subfield of international security, with its logic of military power† (Goldstein et al., 5) this means that they place a specific focus on the powers of military in anticipation of any possible outbreak of war. This perspective mirrors the opening arguments of the Huffington Post article as it labels its sub-topic with a quote from Prime Minister Stephen Harper, â€Å"’No Solution’ to Syrian Crisis Without Military Support† (Huffington Post). From this perspective, the Conservative leader can be characterized as a realist as he acknowledges the state actor, in this case, Canada to be the most important actor, and while assuming the position of a decision-maker who helps to decide what Canada must do on a global stage in relation to the middle east, which in this in case he proffers a deployment of troops into Syria. â€Å"Realists believe that the most important actors in world politics are states and state decision makers†