| Compare-Theory-Report All fields 003 | Page Format |
| | Number sort to group items | 01.0w |
| | Class-Defined | Main |
| | Theory-name | Realism [Waltz brand] Neo-realist, structural realist |
| | Theory-Purpose | Structure of International system has great influence on states,. System composed of |
| | Structure and interacting units. Ordering Principle, Functional Character of Units, |
| | Distribution capabilities; Balance of Power |
| | 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 |
| | Definition-power | Ability to affect others more.- Power balancing routine characteristic of states. -Waltz |
| | -ToIP p. 117 |
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| | "Balance of Power politics prevails when two requirements are met: order is anarchic |
| | and it is populated by units wishing to survive."p.121 |
| | Measure-success | Success defined as preserving and strengthening the state, is the ultimate test of |
| | policy (p.117) |
| | Motivation-Actors | [states act alike] Unregulated competition of states, each state's interests are |
| | paramount, success is defined as preserving and strengthening each state -Waltz - |
| | ToIP p. 117 minimum = seek own survival, maximum = seek universal domination. |
| | Foreign-relations-internat-sys: | Expected behavior is similar not identical. Theory of foreign policy not predict detailed |
| | National-Interest | "States do not willingly place themselves in situations of increased dependence. In a |
| | self-help system, considerations of security subordinate economic gain to political |
| | interest."(112) |
| | System-Change-Stability | Bi - Polar is most stable |
| | Prescriptions | The range of expectations arise from looking a the type of order that prevails and the |
| | distribution of capabilities within that order |
| | Reliability |
| | Literature-Defined |
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