Gabriel Almond's Structural-Functional Approach views political systems as interconnected structures with multifunctional elements, emphasizing stability and the evolution of systems through stages of development. Structural-Functional Approach Introduction Originally, Structural-Functional approach originated in Anthropology and Sociology and was later popularized by Malinowski, Radcliffe Brown, Talcott Parson and Robert...

“A community of families and villages having for its end a perfect and self sufficing life by which we mean a happy and honorable life” – Aristotle Introduction: At the heart of societal organization lies the state, a concept Aristotle deemed the most universal and potent...

Idealism in International Relations Introduction: Idealism, a foundational school of thought in International Relations (IR), aspires to revolutionize the global landscape by eradicating multifaceted challenges, including war, hunger, inequality, tyranny, force, suppression, and violence from international relations. This comprehensive approach envisions a utopian world free from...

The United Nations: Quest for Global Peace and Cooperation Founded in 1945 post-World War II, the United Nations (UN) emerged as a vital international organization. The term "United Nations" was coined in 1942 by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Second World War. The...

Postmodernism in International relations deconstructs power, truth, and knowledge, emphasizing subjectivity and context over universal narratives, challenging traditional structures and advocating for plurality and inclusivity. Introduction: Postmodernism challenges the conventional notion that reality is a fixed entity universally understood by humans. Instead, it posits that individuals...