Ecological Intervention Realism and International Relations

This essay examines the feasibility of ecological intervention, emphasizing the crucial role of strengthened international relations and cooperation. It critiques the limitations of Realism, which fosters competition and anarchy in the international system, and advocates for Liberalism and Constructivism to promote collaboration and reduce conflicts. The essay explores the potential for unilateral military action to protect the environment and ecosystems, highlighting the importance of shared responsibilities in environmental protection and war crime prevention. It also underscores the need to shift current approaches towards the environment by integrating environmental considerations into existing frameworks. The essay concludes that ecological interventions are possible through improved international relations, conservation strategies, and a comprehensive understanding of ecological sustainability, supported by military action and adaptive management.

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Introduction
As the most intelligent species on earth, humans dominate the planet. Because of their
inventiveness and self-centric activities, they have invaded almost every corner of the earth and
pushed the planet into an environmental crisis. As environmental issues are not a problem of one
country, ecological interventions are essential but they can be realized only with strong
international relations and cooperation.
Significance of international relations
As international relations hold the key to successful ecological interventions, it is
essential to strengthen them. However, international relations have always been problematic
when it comes to environmental questions. It is more of ‘environmental security’ which carries a
global aspect. International relation and cooperation play an import role here when dealing with
environmental questions (Cudworth & Hobden 2011, p. 45).
Countries need to shift away from the Realism that supports anarchy in the international
system and the more competitive countries dominate the others (Pippala 2017). However, it is
not possible to exercise ecological intervention with a Realism attitude and the international
relations would only weaken and would fail to prevent the massive ecosystem from destruction
and the crimes against nature.
Unilateral military action to protect the environment
Just like the state sovereignty carries the right to control and develop its territory and
citizens, it must also share the responsibilities to protect the environment and control
environmental war crimes (Eckersley 2007, p. 294).

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Liberalism can step in here and help make positive alliances to lower the anarchy level in
the international relations and reduce conflicts (Pippala 2017). There would be higher
cooperation and lesser conflicts within international relations.
Hope can be seen in military interventions and response to ecological problems and risks
and prevent a looming ecological disaster as assented by Eckersley (2007, p. 296). Unilateral
military action can defend the environment and ecosystems which is under increasing pressure
on natural resources.
Improve international relations
Ecological interventions can be possible if one understands the changing world and the
dynamics of human decision-making. It is essential to improve international relations and change
the current approaches towards the environment by giving importance to the environment in pre-
existing frameworks as asserted by Cudworth & Hobden (2011, p. 55).
Constructivism plays a deciding role in international relations with the spread of the ideas
within a state and on a global level (Pippala 2017). As the ideas are the driving force here, they
can be employed for making ecological interventions possible.
Constructivism and Liberalism for Ecological interventions
Ecological interventions may seem very difficult but are possible. Once the conservation
target has been set, it is essential to set a vision and motivate broad participation from
stakeholders (Wali et al. 2003, p. 2).
It is equally important to monitor and support conservation strategies over the long term.
An effective monitoring program can measure progress and make modifications as and when

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needed. International politics must navigate the complex ecologism and natural systems that lead
to various uncertainties and risks (Cudworth & Hobden 2011, p. 55). Those who are at a
maximum risk must come forward and be part of the ecological interventions.
Constructivism and Liberalism can play the changing role here and bring the nations
together. The humans will need all their intelligence and need to become compassionate if they
want to manage the planet effectively (Hobbs et al. 2011, p. 449). A thoughtful experimental
approach with adaptive management can lead to successful Ecological interventions. The
interventions should be thought of as a science that makes meaningful changes in the
ecosystems.
Conclusion
To conclude on the above discussion on the feasibly of ecological intervention reflects
that one can certainly make them possible by improving international relations first. Better
international relations and understand would support conservation strategies and pay attention to
the ecological sustainability with military action, adequate knowledge, and understanding of the
risks. To conclude on the above discussion on the feasibly of ecological intervention reflects that
one can certainly make them possible by improving international relations first. Better
international relations and understand would support conservation strategies and pay attention to
the ecological sustainability with military action, adequate knowledge and understanding of the
risks.

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