Section: On Applying Realism to the Afghanistan War
Since Realism is defined as ___________ above, one would expect that Afghanistan would act in (a, b, c ways—refer to facts of the case to indicate whether or not this is what Afghanistan did).
The theory would also suggest, that in response to Afghanistan’s decisions to ____________(specify here), the international community (particular countries x, y, z), would respond in (a, b, c) ways—refer to facts the case (international response) and indicate whether or not this is what they did).
On the issue of the key assumptions, a realist would argue that since __________(specify here—ex. realist view on humans — Afghanistan would do (a, b, c). That is, from a realist perspective Afghanistan pursued policy because of ______________(insert here).
Assuming that humans are by nature _______________(insert here), also helps to explain why the international community (states x, y, z) responded in _________(e, f, g) way(s).
In terms of the key assumption of the nature of the international system, realism holds that (insert view here). This helps to explain Afghanistan’s decisions to (x,,y,,z).
As for the core concepts, Realism holds that ______(insert views here). This would help to explain ________________(insert here a. actions of the state, b. actions of the international community).
One of the core arguments of realist about international relations is _________(specify here). This concept helps to explain Afghanistan _____(state how exactly). It also helps to explain the response of the international community to ____________(state what actions were taken specifically here).
Another core argument of Realism is ____ and it helps to explain Afghanistan’s role in war ______(specify how here). It also helps to explain the response of the international community to _______(specify here).