It is human nature to question those who govern, or those who intend to govern the masses. Those who govern lead nations and states, act on their own impulses. These impulses are directly linked to human nature. In turn, it can be said that human nature is an indirect governing force. Because of this, one can also link the two ideologies, Idealism and Realism, that encompass the world's views on foreign policy with how they …showed first 75 words of 773 total…

…showed last 75 words of 773 total…for stability, in turn, not accepting new influences. In conclusion, Realism as a governing philosophy can be spelled out to be the most efficient and stable method for governing. Idealism holds admirable goals, but they are surely impractical in today's world. Idealist philosophy can only work when the world resolves all internal conflict, then we can worry about bettering relations with each other. The world must work under the ultimate principles of pure rationality, Realism.