Neoclassical realism

Question 1

what does neoclassical realism represent?

Answer 1

a critique of neorealism (structural realism)

Question 2

main argument

Answer 2

can’t just explain IS by power dist. Btw states, there are more factors than this (connect structural & unit level factors together)–> introduces variable of domestic politics as a variable btw power dist. & foreign policy behaviour

Question 3

what does Steven Walt (2002) introduce to this theory?

Answer 3

variable of domestic politics as a variable btw power dist. & foreign policy behaviour

Question 4

What are other variables, apart from Dom P influencing power distance & foreign policy behaviour?

Answer 4

a) the leader themselves & understanding of IS, not all interested in security
b) state centred realism

Question 5

what does Zakaria (1998) introduce

Answer 5

state strength (their ability to mobilise & direct resources at their disposal to pursue interests) 
o	Dif. states have dif. capacity to do this not all states are similar units (as Waltz contends)

Question 6

Zakaria

Answer 6

1998- theory of state centred realism