Armed conflict between two or more countries or within the geographical borders of one country, either between revolutionaries and the state or between different groups, can broadly be classified as war.
The realism theory suggests that war is a consequence of the anarchical world system countries find themselves in. Classical realism is concerned with the human and self-centered characteristics of the state. Statism, survival and self-help determine the behavior of the state in international relations.
Modern realists, while believing in the human characteristics theory, on the other hand, attribute much of the war and its consequences to anarchy in the international system which encouraged the unwanted feelings of distrust and egoism in the first place. Realists therefore think of war as something calculated and advocate for all options to be carefully weighed before engaging in it. However, if it suits national interests, war can be justified. Also, once a country finds itself embroiled in a war, it must do whatever it can to ensure favorable results.
The realism theory suggests that war is a consequence of the anarchical world system countries find themselves in. Classical realism is concerned with the human and self-centered characteristics of the state. Statism, survival and self-help determine the behavior of the state in international relations.
Modern realists, while believing in the human characteristics theory, on the other hand, attribute much of the war and its consequences to anarchy in the international system which encouraged the unwanted feelings of distrust and egoism in the first place. Realists therefore think of war as something calculated and advocate for all options to be carefully weighed before engaging in it. However, if it suits national interests, war can be justified. Also, once a country finds itself embroiled in a war, it must do whatever it can to ensure favorable results.
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