Critical Review: Bradley A. Thayer, Bring in Darwin: Evolutionary theor

In Thayers article, he makes an attempt to incorporate Darwins phylogenesisary Theory into the foreign security studies. The article tries to answer a central question that what are the implications of Evolutionary surmise to realist surmisal of international security and in what way can peace be achieved if fight is part of human nature? This paper agrees with Thayer that Evolutionary theory provides a scientific theory foundation for realism and is an ultimate cause for contend and ethnic conflicts, as well as the assumption that origin of war is intrinsic in human nature as part of their developing history. This paper will also suggest that a balanced coordinate of the world could contribute to temporary peace. But it need to be note that the theory is also limited since Evolution theory could not richly explain many other forms of security problems like civil wars and terrorism. To review article Thayers article, first, the paper will briefly explain how Evolutionary t heory act as an ultimate cause for realist theory in hurt of two human traits egoism and domination. Following that, the paper will treat the implications of Evolutionary theory to international relations. This paper will also pronounce the theory by comparing it with Waltzs and Gleditschs theory on peace and war. Finally, it will conclude the paper by summarizing primary(prenominal) points.Thayer seeks to understand Evolutionary theory as the ultimate cause of realism. In Evolutionary theory, humans like other animals have to evolve to exist and reproduce from natural selection, which develops two basic human traits egoism and strength (Thayer, 2000, p.130). In order to survive and for fitness, an organism tends to places its security over the others and consort to Evoluti... ...dens the understanding of international relations and correspondingly broadens the understanding of security. Built on Thayers and Waltzs theory, the paper suggests that structure of the internation al strategy is central to international security and to achieve peace, suitable strategies are undeniable to balance the power relations. While it should not be ignored that the Evolution theory still falls within realism realm with many other forms of complex security problems unexplained.ReferenceGleditsch, N. P. (1999). quiescence and democracy. Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace and Conflict, 2, 643-652.Thayer, B. A. (2000). Bring to darwin evolutionary theory, realism and international relations. International Security, 25(2), 124-151.Waltz, K. N. (1988). The origins of war in neorealist theory. Journal of Interdisciplinary History, XVIII(4), 615-628.