Theory Of International Politics 📍

Defined the "neorealist" school, which became dominant in the late 20th century.

The structure is defined by the number of great powers (polarity) and the distribution of power among them. Theory of International Politics

Despite criticism, the emphasis on balancing and systemic structure remains relevant for understanding modern power shifts and alliance behavior. 5. Limitations and Criticisms Defined the "neorealist" school, which became dominant in

Focuses solely on structure rather than how states behave toward one another (constructivist critique). g., Alexander Wendt's work)? Defined the "neorealist" school

Due to anarchy, states inevitably balance against rising powers to avoid the dominance of a single state (hegemony). This keeps the system stable. 3. Core Premises of the Theory

The primary goal of every state is survival, not just power maximization.