Reconciling the Pluralist Critique of Sovereignty with Realist Conceptions of State Power in International Relations Introduction The modern discourse on sovereignty is situated at the intersection of domestic pluralism and international authority. Classical realist theory, rooted in the works of Hans Morgenthau and Kenneth Waltz, emphasizes state sovereignty as the ultimate locus of power, defined … Continue reading To what extent can the pluralist critique of sovereignty be reconciled with realist perspectives on state power in international relations? Examine the tensions between domestic pluralism and international authority.