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Understanding Neorealism Theory in Light of Kenneth Waltz’s Thoughts
Author(s)
Amer Ababakr
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DOI:10.17265/2328-2134/2021.12.002
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Cyprus International University, Nicosia, Cyprus
ABSTRACT
The book Theory of International Politics without a doubt is a pillar in the field of international relations. Kenneth Waltz is considered as the founder of Neorealist theory or what is known “Structural Realism”. His book was published at a time when Neo-liberalism was dominant. Indeed, he opened a huge debate in IR and challenged the consensus that prevailed at the time. The concepts of anarchy and power are at the center of Waltz’s theory of international politics where he tried to explain how the structure of the international system is, and how this system affects the behavior of states, which they are considered as the main players in the international system. Thus, the current study’s aim is to analyze and identify the main arguments and concepts of the book and the critics directed to it. To do so, in the first section, the intellectual background of the author and introduction to the book has been mentioned. Second, the arrangement of the chapters of the book is illustrated. Following are the main arguments and concepts of the book. Then critics directed to the book are presented, and finally, the conclusion is discussed.
KEYWORDS
Kenneth Waltz, structure of system, anarchy, balance of power, reductionist theories
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Amer Ababakr. (2021). Understanding Neorealism Theory in Light of Kenneth Waltz’s Thoughts. International Relations and Diplomacy, December 2021, Vol. 9, No. 12, 515-528.
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