Comparing Realist and Idealist Approaches in International Politics

[Name] Student’s Name Institution Affiliation Instructor’s Name Course Number Date Comparative politics is a tool that explores politics within different countries over a vast range of issues and topics. The preference of study of the countries varies with different researchers in the areas of study. It focuses on the structure, functioning, and development of the state. Researchers study the various countries, regions, global country comparisons, functioning within one particular state or two different countries, and thematic studies. Comparative politics is broad, and scholars can take different dimensions in their comparisons. Idealism/ Liberalism and Realism are two international views of politics embraced different