GLOBAL AFFAIRS; CHAPTER ONE: THEORIES OF IR; IDEALISM/LIBERALISM, REALISM & MARXISM; IN AFAAN OROMOO

@QAROOMADIINAGDEE In this Video, students will explore the major Theories of International Relationsunder the theme Global Affairs and Trends. It introduces the foundational perspectives that shape how nations interact — Idealism/Liberalism, Realism, and Marxism. The lesson helps learners understand how each theory explains global cooperation, conflict, and power dynamics. Through clear examples and visual explanations, students will see how these ideas influence diplomacy, world politics, and international organizations. In this Video, students will learn how Idealism/Liberalismpromotes peace and cooperation, how Realismemphasizes power and national interest, and how Marxismcritiques inequality and global capitalism. Presented in Afaan Oromoo, this lesson makes complex global theories accessible and engaging for learners. It encourages critical thinking about how different ideologies shape today’s world affairs and prepares students to analyze international issues with depth and clarity.