Identify and explain the focal points of disagreement between realism, liberalism, and historical structuralism.

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Please answer the following question. The response should be double-spaced and between five to seven pages. It is open-book and open notes and any information from the readings may be used. Please use the short citation form (author, page #) for any direct quotations or paraphrases. Three prominent International Relations theorists claim that “…the evolution of IPE [International Political Economy] is better described in terms of focal points of contestation [or disagreement]… than as an all-out war leading to the victory of one general orientation over another.” Identify and explain the focal points of disagreement between realism, liberalism, and historical structuralism. In your opinion, which approach—if any—is most persuasive? Why?  I’ve provided articles for realism, liberalism, and historical structuralism you can possibly use but you don’t have to use all of them. Only the one you feel like fit into the response.  4 sources are minimal but more are encouraged