International Criminal Law: which of the three theories (liberalism, realism, and Marxism) is most optimistic about international law?which is most pessimistic and why?’

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International Criminal Law

  1. What are the differences between the “theories” and the “approaches” in international law? Is this distinction useful? Why or why not?
  2. Does rational choice theory seem like a good way to understand international law? How much a constructivist approach criticize rational-choice?
  3. Which of the three theories (liberalism, realism, and Marxism) is most optimistic about international law? Which is most pessimistic and why?’