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| Theoretical-Proposition | Assumes states are Unitary actors, seek preservation as minimum, use internal or |
| external methods to achieve aims, self help system, Balance of Power assumes if |
| disrupted will be restore. System serves as compensating device, constraining |
| conditions |
| Units-Analysis | States = "like units", In crunch States make the rules under which other actors |
| operate. Few states die. States are units whose structure forms the structure of int'l |
| pol systems. Vary in wealth, size, Power, form Same: Tasks but not ability to perf |
| Instruments | Structure affects behavior within the system but does so indirectly: socialization and |
| competition -actors. |
| Modern-Theorists |
| Modern-Works |
| Post-Cold-War |
| 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 from power-as -resources |
| NAIC Keohane, p202 |
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| Ignores the specification of functions of units - since assumes all units perform the |
| same functions - therefore differentiation of units drops out |
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| What-necesary-assumption: | 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 |
| How-test |
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