Provide examples that support former President Obama’s view from different areas in international relations we’ve covered in this class thus far.

“I believe that as imperfect as they are, the principles of open markets and accountable governance, of democracy and human rights and international law that we have forged remain the firmest foundation for human progress in this century. I make this argument not based on theory or ideology, but on facts — facts that all too often, we forget in the immediacy of current events.” (Address by President Obama to the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly 9/20/16)a) Interpret this statement, identify the school(s) of thought in International Relations with which it bears most affinity, and explain why you think that is the case. b) Provide examples that support former President Obama’s view from different areas in international relations we’ve covered in this class thus far. c) Challenge the statement from the perspective of an alternative school of thought.