Visions

In order to present a truly realist theory of international relations, a comprehensive theory that leaves nothing out and considers the whole of international reality, all aspects of it must be taken into account. An important aspect is visions, i.e., the normative aspect of theory, which defines what we want to achieve, what should be and where we are headed. The normative theory of political realism is based on the assumption that although human nature is essentially unchanging throughout history, humans are evolutionary beings with the ability to create their cultures, shape their environment and transform themselves, and this is reflected in the civilizing process of humankind, while politics is characterized by constant change and the international environment is variable and dynamic. This dynamic largely depends on ourselves: on our will and rationality, on the norms of conduct we adopt and on our visions.