| | Number sort to | 01.0w |
| | Class-Defined | Main Test9 |
| | Theory-name | Neo-Realism, Structural Realism [Waltz brand] |
| | Theory-Purpose | Structure of International system has great influence on |
| | states,. System composed of Structure and interacting |
| | Note | Structural Constraints explain why methods are repeatedly |
| | used despite differences in states which use them. System |
| | Level Forces are at work. Structure is distinct form level of |
| | interacting units |
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| | Power = Ability to Coerce -Waltz. Balance of power theory |
| | claims to explain the results of states actions under given |
| | conditions, and those results may not be foreshadowed in |
| | any actors' motives or be constrained as objectives in their |
| | policies. |
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| | To make point Waltz notes: A. difference in level between |
| | states and system and B. Compares to macro and micro |
| | level of economics "Different domains but structurally |
| | similar" |
| | - Structure selects, those who play by rules are likely to win. |
| | Structure determines type of player likely to prosper. |
| | Sovereignty - Decides for itself how to cope with Internal & |
| | External Problems, Functions to be performed are alike, |
| | capacity is different |
| | Distribution of Capabilities. |
| | Power is calculated by comparison capacity across units. |
| | Type of order among states; |
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| | Structural T gain plausibility if similarities of behavior are |
| | observed across realms that are different in substance but |
| | similar in structure, and differences in behavior are |
| | observed where realms are similar in substance but different |
| | in structure |
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| | called by some as "technical; realism" |
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| | Definition-power | Ability to affect others more.- Power balancing routine |
| | characteristic of states. -Waltz -ToIP p. 117 |
| | System-Change- | Bi - Polar is most stable -Waltz; |
| | When distribution of capabilities change, When there is |
| | System-Change- | There are transformation rules, Not all systems change the |
| | same way, Structure and norms of the system - Kaplan. |
| | What-necesary- | Assuming Rationality -NRaIC Keohane p.167, Bop requires |
| | two conditions: order is anarchic, and units wish to survive. |
| | Walsh Prerequisite to other aims: States seek to ensure |
| | survival (vary- conquer to be left alone) p,90. Most have to |
| | Limitation | - Does not account for variations in States non-rational |
| | behavior. Supports status quo as main assumption. View of |
| | power resources implied by overall structure theory is over |
| | aggregated, exaggerating extent power is like money. Need |
| | more multi dimensional approach. NAIC Keohane p.191 |
| | - Need mote attention to internal - external interactions. |
| | Does not take note of different structural development in |
| | different historical periods., weather states came early or |
| | late in development process within system. More emphasis |
| | need for non state actors NAIC Keohane, p.193 |
| | - Need to qualify severely "states seek Power" since not |
| | most important in all cases. Has to take note of rise of |
| | international rules and procedures and obedience to them by |
| | states. Note international structure effects self-interest. |
| | What is rational for states depends on institutional context |
| | of states and underlying power realities. Need to take note |
| | of Complex interdependence - when it is difficult to use |
| | conventional power for certain purposes. NAIC Keohane, |
| | p197 |
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| | - POWER = Does not separate power-as-outcome properly |
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