Realism and Peaceful Change
Journal: Research at the University of Copenhagen (University of Copenhagen)
Year: 2018

What does realism tell us about peaceful change? Although recognized by E.H. Carr as a fundamental problem of international politics, realists have rarely sought to tackle the issue of peaceful change directly. This chapter explores how the logic(s) of realism may contribute to our understanding of peaceful change - even if there is no escape from power politics.