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To revamp the theoretical debate stated in the paper, realism as a theory of International Relations stresses on the importance of power in the international arena, which it considers anarchic and based on self-help of states. In such a situation, it is every state for itself. On the other hand liberalism espouses the use of reason in the international arena for the realization of peace and justice; it holds that democratic countries have pacific international relations and most importantly that free trade would create a more peaceful international order. Realities of the Indo-Pakistani conflict dyad show how far the progressive theories of liberalism have been undermined.
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