Power, Politics, and Global Governance: A Critique of Machiavellian Influence In International Relations
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2025-01-01
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Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies (JPCS)
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Politics is who gets what, when and how? (Lasswell, 1936 cited in Lasswell, 2018). States are covered by this, in addition to individuals. Power politics play a crucial role in how states across borders in the international system actualize their foreign policies and conduct politics. However, under a few areas, this study is prepared to offer a critique of Machiavellian Power-politics in International Relations. The study adopted realism as a theory of International Relations and the force theory of state. Niccolò Machiavelli's life was marked by profound and remarkable periods due to his unique background and bittersweet personal experiences under the Florentine government which shaped his social life and ultimately had a significant influence on his political writings. Though, a few of his theories still hold true in the modern democratic system because he asserted that morality and politics are unrelated, Nigeria is endowed with amoral leaders who do not give a damn about morality or righteousness and instead pursue power by any means necessary. A leader needs to possess the following qualities: character, skill, and opportunity to succeed in a political position and fulfil his objectives for the state. The study concluded that Political situations require a leader to be aware, aware of the issues, skilled, flexible, and full of strategy, which is why they are still in demand today in world politics, and in the field of International Relations that speaks to power and influence
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Power, Politics, Power-Politics, Global Governance, International Relations