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Constructivism
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Constructivism sees the world, and what we can know about the world
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Alexander Went shows an example where 500 British nuclear weapons are less treating than 5 North Korean weapons because the relationships they have
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Identities and interests
States can have multiple identities that are socially constructed through interaction with other actors.
An example for this is: when a small state has a set of interests because they are small, and a large state has another set of interests because they don´t have the size issue
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The realist perspective
Bhutan is in an unfavourable position as it is hindered by its geographical location and cannot compete for power with its neighbours.
national sovereignty would likely depend on the outcome of the greater competition between the two powers
Our thoughts and actions
Construct international relations. Yet, this seemingly simple idea, when applied theoretically, has significant implications for how we can understand the world.
The discipline of International Relations benefits from constructivism as it addresses issues and concepts that are neglected by mainstream theories – especially realism
A constructivist view
structural conditions do not necessarily constrain Bhutan’s ability to pursue its national interests since they are not the only conditions that influence state behaviour