Question

Which of the following international relations theories is BEST described as a bridge between two other theories, supports democratization, and opposes international institutions? Question 2 options: Constructivism Neoconservativism Feminism Liberalism Realism

Answer 1

Option B Neoconservatism

Neoconservatives typically advocate the promotion of democracy and interventionism in international affairs, including peace through strength (by means of military force), and are known for espousing disdain for communism and for political radicalism.Irving Kristol remarked that a neoconservative is a "liberal mugged by reality", one who became more conservative after seeing the results of liberal policies.

Neoconservatism have following features common with Realism

• strong emphasis on power
• embrace unilateral foreign policy
• though realists are more in favor of alliances where neocon see alliances as ad hoc
• reject international law and organizations [neoconservatives more aggressively against, while realists believe them to be ineffective]
• neoconservatives critique the UN as restraining the US, possibly reducing its hegemony(realist only intervenes when national interests are at stake)

Similarlity with Liberalism

Many neoconservstives see themselves as continuation of liberalism in democratic promotion, argue against realists,

• should intervene on occasion
• both argue against isolationism (many realists = isolationists)