What are the major differences between realist and constructivist theories of international relations?

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What are the major differences between realist and constructivist theories of international relations?

 

Which factors would each theory emphasize, in explaining the incidence of war or peace?

 

The United States government is very concerned with the possibility that Iran could develop nuclear weapons. However, the United States is not especially concerned about the fact that the United Kingdom possesses nuclear weapons. How would a realist explain this difference in US attitudes? How would a constructivist explain the difference?

 

 

 

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