Liberalism and Realism Precursors and Influences

I give you a list of thinkers and influences that made impact in Liberal and Realist ideologies.

Realism precursors:

• Thucydides - 400 BC

Balance of power

• Machiavelli - 1532

The survival of the state is paramount.

• Hobbes - 1668

Anarchy and sovereignty

• Clausewitz - 1832

Military strength

Liberalism Influences:

• Versailles Treaty - 1919 (failed) First major try.
• The United Nations - about 1960
• Other institutions - end of 1960's Used as means of setting international rules and standards.
• Cooperation between states - 1980

Resource:

Cranmer, Skyler J. (2005, September 22). Retrieved September 1, 2009, Web

site: http://www.unc.edu/~skylerc/files/realism-liberalism_third_pass.pdf