Liberals are musicians, Realists are jocks” (Walt 2011). By setting up a link between one of the main general theories in international relations and art, Walt provides a very common interpretation of music as harmony. Any musical performance relies on cooperation between musicians and their sounds. So do international affairs because “for Liberals, world politics is like playing music, and states are just like members of a band or orchestra. Making good music requires teamwork and cooperation 更多
