According to the realist perspective, smaller powers seek responsibility but contribute few capabilities, so they seek to restrain larger powers through multilateralism and international institutions.

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From a realist perspective, smaller powers are seen as seeking to use multilateralism and international institutions to level the playing field with larger powers, as they cannot match the capabilities of larger powers on their own. This approach allows them to exert influence and restrain larger powers through collective action and rules-based international order.

According to the Realist Perspective, Smaller Powers Seek Responsibility but Contribute