State-centric is an international relations approach that considers that the main participants in the international arena are states, and that the decision-making processes are done by the states (they are the active actors). Realism is a state-centric approach, as is liberalism.
State-centrism is the belief that the state plays a central and dominant role in society, often prioritizing state interests over individual or community interests. This ideology emphasizes the importance of a strong and powerful state to maintain order and regulate various aspects of society. It can lead to centralized decision-making and potentially limit individual freedoms in favor of state control.
The only actors recognized in International Relations are state and state alliances