Convergence between Marxist and Realist Approaches in International Politics: Core Assumptions and Analytical Frameworks Abstract Marxism and Realism represent two foundational yet ideologically divergent traditions in the study of international politics. Realism, rooted in a pessimistic view of human nature and state survival under anarchy, emphasizes power, security, and national interest. Marxism, grounded in historical … Continue reading In what ways do Marxist and Realist approaches to international politics converge in their core assumptions and analytical frameworks, despite their ideological divergences?