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| − | Neorealism or Structural Realism was first outlined by [[Waltz, Kenneth|Kenneth Waltz]] in ''Theory of International Politics'' (1979), in which Waltz argues in favour of a systematic approach to [[International Relations]] by which the international structure is seen to act as a constraint on state behaviour. Neorealism dismissed classical realism’s use of essentialist concepts such as “human behaviour” to explain international politics and believes that the international system is inherently conflict- ridden as when one state achieves gains, others will immediately feel threatened, which is known as the security dilemma. Peace, for neorealists, is only reached when a certain [[Balance of Power|balance of power]] is reached between states. | + | Neorealism or Structural Realism was first outlined by [[Waltz, Kenneth|Kenneth Waltz]] in ''Theory of International Politics'' (1979), in which Waltz argues in favour of a systematic approach to [[International Relations]] by which the international structure is seen to act as a constraint on state behaviour. Neorealism dismissed classical realism’s use of essentialist concepts such as “human behaviour” to explain international politics and believes that the international system is inherently conflict- ridden as when one state achieves gains, others will immediately feel threatened, which is known as the [[Security Dilemma|security dilemma]]. Peace, for neorealists, is only reached when a certain [[Balance of Power|balance of power]] is reached between states. |
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| + | == External Links and References == | ||
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| + | *[https://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Neorealism_(international_relations).html Neorealism (Princeton Information)] | ||
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| + | *[http://www.researchgate.net/post/What_are_the_basic_concepts_of_neorealism Research Gate] | ||
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| + | *[http://www.theory-talks.org/2011/06/theory-talk-40.html Theory Talks Interview with Kenneth Waltz, 2011] | ||
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| + | *[http://www.theory-talks.org/2008/07/theory-talk-12.html Theory Talks interview with Robert Jervis, 2008] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:25, 7 April 2014
Neorealism or Structural Realism was first outlined by Kenneth Waltz in Theory of International Politics (1979), in which Waltz argues in favour of a systematic approach to International Relations by which the international structure is seen to act as a constraint on state behaviour. Neorealism dismissed classical realism’s use of essentialist concepts such as “human behaviour” to explain international politics and believes that the international system is inherently conflict- ridden as when one state achieves gains, others will immediately feel threatened, which is known as the security dilemma. Peace, for neorealists, is only reached when a certain balance of power is reached between states.
