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I cannot know what other states might do in the future. If I believe my security is at risk, I have to protect myself! No superior authority or other states will do this for me. No one is looking after me expect for myself!
According to Realism, this situation reflects self-help. States must rely solely on themselves to protect their security and survival, so.....
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From a Realist perspective, Russia’s decision to invade can be interpreted as an attempt to protect what it perceived as its security and strategic interests
In February 2022, Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine
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A state’s attempt to increase its security can make another state feel insecure. This is the security dilemma, which shows that defensive actions can be interpreted as threatening, creating a cycle of escalation
Russia has attacked us. If we want to remain a sovereign and independent state, we have to defend ourselves! Still, we also need support from other states to help us
What? But Ukraine receiving greater military support from the West increases the threat I perceive.