Answer to Question #198677 in Political Science for Wandile Prince Zul

Question

Theories help in the understanding and explanations of the behaviours and actions of actors in inter-state relations. (i). State any five (5) theories of international relations. (ii). From the theories stated above, identify the one that best explains the relationship between Africa and the Western world. Give brief reasons to justify your answer. 

Answer 1

(i)

Realism

Liberalism

Constructivism

Marxism

Feminism

(ii)

Marxism best explains the relationship between Africa and the Western world in that aims to deconstruct the international system's economic structure, claiming that capitalism is no longer viable in the modern world. Also it states that societies must work together to meet fundamental human needs on a global basis under an ideal socialist world system.