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Class-Defined Main

Theory-name Structural Realism -neorealism

Theory-Purpose Theory separate from Waltz version? Called by Keohane "Explanation through an

examination on the structure of International system"

Note Structural Constraints explain why methods are repeatedly used despite differences

in states which use them.

- has been called by some as "technical; realism"

Definition-power .

Measure-success 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

Motivation-Actors Depends on mesh of actors an their behavior??

Foreign-relations-internat-sys: .

National-Interest .

System-Change-Stability There are transformation rules, Not all systems change the same way, Structure and

norms of the system - Kaplan.

Prescriptions .

Reliability .

Literature-Defined .

Theoretical-Proposition .

Units-Analysis .

Instruments ,

Modern-Theorists Kenneth Waltz?

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

multidimensional 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
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