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Power and National Interest in International Relations

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  • Ejitu N. Ota

    (Abia State University, Nigeria.)

  • Chinyere S. Ecoma

    (Veritas University, Nigeria.)

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Every state in the global system has values and ideals that it so cherishes that it would rather go to war than compromise. In fact, realist scholars believe that in international relations, the ability of any given state to protect and advance its national interest is a function of its power position in the comity of nations. This paper seeks to examine the nexus between power and national interest in international relations. In doing so, it has adopted the qualitative analytical research methodology of content analysis. This is because, by its nature, the paper could not employ the quantitative analytical methodology. Therefore, content analysis of relevant literature is the preferred option. The research finding is that although power is a necessary component in analyzing relations between states in the international system, the concept is ambiguous and should not be relied upon as the major compass of a given nation’s foreign policy orientation.

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  • Ejitu N. Ota & Chinyere S. Ecoma, 2022. "Power and National Interest in International Relations," European Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 2(4), pages 23-30, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:social:v:2:y:2022:i:4:id:18268
    DOI: 10.24018/ejsocial.2022.2.4.268
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