Neorealism / Structural Realism

Question 1

Neorealism / Structural Realism

Answer 1

Emphasizes the influence of the international system’s structure on state behavior.

Question 2

Shifts the focus from

Answer 2

the human nature-based explanations of classical realism to a systemic analysis.

Question 3

National politics is driven by

Answer 3

anarchy, States and distribution of power.

Question 4

Anarchic structure creates…

Answer 4

a self-help system in which states act to maximize their security and relative power to ensure their survival.

Question 5

Categorizes distribution of power…

Answer 5

as unipolar, bipolar, or multipolar

Question 6

Unipolarity

Answer 6

is stable but unlikely. Smaller states will engage in balancing power.

Question 7

Bipolarity

Answer 7

we have two power centres that are stable and likely. Smaller states become part of spheres of influence.

Question 8

Multipolarity

Answer 8

means several roughly equal states. very unstable
likely but creates changing temporary and complicated alliances.

Question 9

Key to neorealism is the concept of

Answer 9

balancing and bandwagoning.

Question 10

Balancing

Answer 10

States may balance by allying against a dominant power to prevent it from becoming too strong

Question 11

Bandwagoning

Answer 11

States may bandwagon by aligning with strong state to gain security.

Question 12

Power =

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Material capabilities

Question 13

There is always

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uncertainty

Question 14

Nature of International system

Answer 14

forces states to make decisions that they make and these overtime influences future decisions that the new leaders will make.

Question 15

Waltz

Answer 15

↳ Provide scientific explanation for the international political system.He provides three levels of analysis: Systemic, State and individual.
↳ Neither human nature/state lead states into wars