Statism, in simpler terms, refers to states being the key actor and ultimate authority in the political stage (D'Erman, 2012, Jan 20 lecture). ... Overall, realists are primarily concerned with state survival; at the same time, they aim to find the balance between power and dominance with the state being their main actor. ... Firstly, China, being overwhelmed by domestic issues (such as resource shortages, worsening environmental conditions, social conflicts/stability and poverty, among others), respects the United States' position as one of the main super powers in the international...

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A pluralist supports the protection of multiple key actors as opposed to supporting an individual nation. ... This pluralist perspective is: An image of world politics that emphasizes that multiplicity of international actors-states, international organizations, and transnational organizations-challenging the realist preoccupation with the state. Pluralist do not view the state as a unitary, rational actor, but rather as a battleground for conflicting bureaucratic and other interests, subject to the pressures of both domestic and transnational interest groups (Viotti and Kauppi 508). ... ...

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Henry Kissinger's quote, "Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac" has been depicted throughout history. ... The strategies of hard power actors are geared towards threatening other actors into compliance. ... " Hard and soft powers must work together to form the ultimate tactic. ...

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