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 ApproachIntroductionOriginally, 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” – AristotleIntroduction:At the heart of societal organization lies the state, a concept Aristotle deemed the most universal and potent...

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...

Idealism in International RelationsIntroduction: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...

Social Constructivism in International Relations posits that states' behaviors and identities are socially constructed through interactions and shared understandings. It emphasizes the role of norms, beliefs, and discourse in shaping international cooperation, conflict, and institutions.IntroductionThe theory of constructivism in International Relations (IR) is not...