International Relations Essay

Write a short essay on the difference between:

Realism and idealism,

isolationism and internationalism, 

unilateralism and multilateralism, 

preemption and provocation, 

and hard power and soft power.

In doing so, consider the issue of nuclear proliferation or violent extremism.  

How would the above mentioned theories or policy models apply to either of these issues?  

How are these theories or policy models used by various international actors (nations, leaders, or international organizations).  

When discussing the above issues, how could the world benefit from different applications of these theories by the US or other actors? Explain.

There's lots of great reporting from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and many other news sources. 

Essay Formatting Requirements

Essay Length: Your paper should be 2-3 double-spaced pages with size 11-12 font, one inch margins, and saved to a Microsoft Word document.
Citations*: Please remember to cite your sources including where you found the them. MLA citation style is preferred. Whichever style you choose (MLA, APA, etc.), please be consistent. You should include a bibliography or works cited page at the end of your essay.